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597 New Jersey Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03824-0019Map

Owner of record: 597 New Jersey LLC

597 New Jersey Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 597 New Jersey LLC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on August 8, 2022. 12 of the 45 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Aug 8, 2022

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 45

  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the stairs at basement

    Jun 29, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide wire mesh under skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding beyond sill at 3rd story ballcony, bulding front

    Jun 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiators in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash window pane in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at west and window frame (approx 15 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defeective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with eye capable of being padlock, door at in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    May 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening latch and eye capable of being padlocked at roof bulkhead door at public hall, 3rd story

    May 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    May 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    May 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 6 sty apt 2r cruz. , section '' ''

    Jan 25, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty rear apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jul 17, 1985 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty rear apt 4 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jul 17, 1985 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash 2 sty rear apt 4 rear north room. , section '' ''

    Jul 17, 1985 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty rear apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jul 17, 1985 · Apt 4

    Open — False certification
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling installed bathroom 2 sty rear apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jul 17, 1985 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective oven door gas range 2 sty front apt kitchen.

    May 20, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door to linen closet 2 sty front apt kitchen.

    May 20, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective upper & lower sashes 2 sty south apt thru out.

    May 20, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty front apt.

    May 20, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling 2 sty front apt bathroom.

    May 20, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 2 sty front apt bathroom.

    May 20, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Violation for failure to have key to boiler room-heating system on premise at all times correct violating condition and submit a certificate of correction

    Sep 24, 2020

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 27, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,625 ft²
Lot area
2,550 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3824 / 19
Assessed value
$351,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #328622, last renewed Sep 25, 2025.

Questions about 597 New Jersey Avenue

Who owns 597 New Jersey Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 597 New Jersey LLC.

Does 597 New Jersey Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 597 New Jersey Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 597 New Jersey Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 597 New Jersey Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.