515 Hinsdale Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03835-0019Map
Owner of record: Simms, Gregory
515 Hinsdale Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Simms, Gregory. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on December 18, 2025. 4 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 54
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 48
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the 5 sq/ft of mold at the ceramic wall tiles at east and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash spring balance 1st window from east at south in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective windowframe 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing intercom system from entrance to the building to intercom system at apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective recaulk around the shower base in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and doorframe binding in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash spring balance at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door entrance to the building
Dec 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 5 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door entrance to the building
Dec 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1st story public hall
Mar 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room key locked at 1st story public hall
Mar 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing bathtub shower head in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 2F4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ,, at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,, at boiler room, 1st story
Dec 6, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts light not on
Nov 8, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Plumbing none
The department of buildings orders all plumbing work under laa # b00832512 stopped immediately due to the suspenstion of lmp # 2166
Mar 22, 2023
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2010 · Apt 2F4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 6, 2010 · Apt 2F4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,198 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3835 / 19
- Assessed value
- $191,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #351381, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 515 Hinsdale Street
Who owns 515 Hinsdale Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Simms, Gregory.
Does 515 Hinsdale Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 515 Hinsdale Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 515 Hinsdale Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 515 Hinsdale Street?
It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.