520 Riverdale Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03836-0026Map
Owner of record: Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC.
520 Riverdale Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 6 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC.. HPD has recorded 107 housing violations here, most recently on December 8, 2025. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 107
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 107
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 107
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story original violation 18507196 issued 08-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2aa, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 2AA
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Jan 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story
Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door to apt 1a located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose wiring on east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also door chain guard in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Aug 29, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
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 kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
May 12, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
May 12, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
May 12, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Mar 19, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2015
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.
Mar 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 1A
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 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story
Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story
Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening eye and hasp capable of being padlocked at scuttle cover at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 9, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 2AA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jan 21, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Windows
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Mold
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Locks
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Doors
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Locks
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mold
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 20, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,660 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3836 / 26
- Assessed value
- $339,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #319210, last renewed Dec 23, 2025.
Questions about 520 Riverdale Avenue
Who owns 520 Riverdale Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC..
Does 520 Riverdale Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 107 housing violations at this property.
Is 520 Riverdale 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 520 Riverdale Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 520 Riverdale 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.