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501 New Lots Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03844-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Homeless Services

501 New Lots Avenue is a care facility built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11207. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Homeless Services. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 7 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
67
ECB violations
77
HPD complaints
48

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation May 5, 2026

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

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.

HPD housing violations · 14

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at 1st community bathroom from east, 2nd story

    Jul 17, 2025

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north located at dormitory 208b, 2nd story, 1st dormitory from west at north

    May 26, 2025 · Apt 208B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at b-room 107, 1st story, 2nd b-room from east at south

    May 23, 2025 · Apt 107

    Closed — Violation closed
  • CImmediately hazardous

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the bathroom located at apt 108, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 108

    Closed — Violation closed
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east located at b-room 107, 1st story, 4th b-room from north at east

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 107

    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 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east at south located at b-room 108, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 108

    Closed — Violation closed
See all 14 HPD violations (10 shown here)

DOB building violations · 67

  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Dec 17, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 9, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 21, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 6, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
See all 67 DOB violations (10 shown here)

ECB violations · 77

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. class 1 item: upon inspection, this device was found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02. service elevator equipment as

    Mar 31, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed throughout the building sprinkler heads escutcheons not installed properly. first floor and basement damaged sprinkler heads and obstructed sprinkler heads. throughout the building no fire stop for pip

    Jan 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed on roof lack support on vent terminal. first and second floor bathrooms not operational. most of the toilet's seats throughout the building is not open ended hinge. first floor bathroom door is hitting

    Jan 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Class 1 rts cont. agg1: failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. service elevator equipment as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service, creating a hazardou

    Jan 8, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Weil mclain boiler# 1 unregistered. exposed wiring, leaking water gauge glass, three steam valves leaking. correct violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.

    Jan 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service. remedy: restore to service and contact the dob elevator division at [email protected]

    Nov 6, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service. remedy: restore to service and contact the dob elevator division at [email protected]

    Aug 14, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 3

    #2 weilmclain steam boiler has king valve leaking water onto top of boiler+wires exposed@boiler left+no steam pressure@steam>hot water heat exchanger>with/5psi steam@boiler;correct violation+submit certificate

    Jul 14, 2025 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 (2014 code); 27-345; bc 711.2.4 (2022 code. observed unpermitted plastic access panels. not fire rated. potential fire hazard

    Apr 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unsafe storage of combustible material and equipment. observed excessive storage in elecrtial room. located at 1st floor level. potential hazard., maintain storage in compliance with fire code

    Apr 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
See all 77 ECB violations (10 shown here)

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 208

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 209

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 107

    Close
See all 48 HPD complaints (10 shown here)

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Care facility (N9)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
—
Building area
12,000 ft²
Lot area
12,332 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3844 / 1
Assessed value
$909,000
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 501 New Lots Avenue

Who owns 501 New Lots Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Homeless Services.

Does 501 New Lots Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 501 New Lots Avenue 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 501 New Lots Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

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