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55 Arlington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03917-0022Map

Owner of record: Arlington Equities

55 Arlington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Arlington Equities. HPD has recorded 281 housing violations here, most recently on June 22, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
281
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
234

What to know

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 22, 2026

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
2
About 33% 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 · 281

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from north, the 1st room from north, the private hallway , the kitchen , the bathroom , the 2nd room from north, the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at observe evedence of rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at front entrance to building at front areaway, 1st story

    Apr 18, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front areaway to building entrance door at front areaway, 1st story

    Apr 18, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    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
  • I

    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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide a metal grate over sewer trap at north yard

    Sep 29, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Sep 29, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at cellar

    Sep 29, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective approved fireproof self closing door at front entrance at cellar

    Sep 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling apprx 4 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposeed electrical wiring at ceiling

    Aug 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall apprx 6 square feet in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 2 square feet in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 2 square feet in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 2 square feet in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cable wires running along roof

    Aug 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood treads 15 and 16th from bottom at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar retaining wall at rear

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fir eretardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ,, in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 2L

    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 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 13, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 12, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 2

    Need exterminator bugs in blr rm/light is defect/debris@blr rm/debris@gas meters/no ventilation@gas meter/expansion tank unsupport/no cleanout door@base of chmy/hw storage tank safety dis incorrect/co detector

    Mar 23, 2021 · Penalty $655

    Active
  • Class - 2

    New gas burner is installed with out a dob permit; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Mar 23, 2021 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Water leaking down thru the boiler room ceiling, maintain boiler; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Mar 23, 2021 · Penalty $655

    Active
  • Class - 1

    1,15,16,32a,3b,50a,50b,50c,50d,-found weil mclain model #p-wtgo-5 175000 btu's hot water system in operation of a sealed boiler. 50a)missing spill switch. 50b)flue pipe need support 50c) flue pipe not seal to c

    Sep 12, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    154;51;15;16;32a;19b;3b;50a;50b;50c;50d;(50a)flue pipe not sealed to chimney(50b)flue pipe need support(50c)fresh air intake need to be raise(50d)do not operate boiler until all hazardous condition are correcte

    May 11, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb #34371120z in that water,waste & gas lines have been run in the cellar in creating a(2)pc bathroom & a kitchen area

    May 31, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply w/the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction vi #34468441k.noted:residence altered for occupancy.remedy:comply w/commissioners order file certificate of correction

    Jan 25, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply w/the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction vi #34371119l.noted:residence altered for occupancy.remedy:comply w/commissioners or file certificate of correction

    Jan 25, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply w/the commissioners order to file a certificate of corretcions vi #34371121k.noted:failure to provide maintain fire stopping where required in boiler room.remedy:file a certificate of correcti

    Jan 25, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/commissioners order in that violation #34371120z issued on 11/18/02 for work w/o a permit.noted:full height partitions,gas stove,2pc bathroom in cellar level.no pra or ara on dob records to

    Jan 25, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
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  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. bldg dept records indicates residence is legally approved as a multiple dwelling. residence is now altered for occ

    Apr 27, 2005 · Penalty $3,050

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply with an order from the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb#34371120z. note:in the cellar erected full height partitions creating a three piece bathroom and two rooms. a capp

    Apr 27, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy hazardous c of o. #75947 indicate cellar ordinary now cellar is illegally converted into 3 sros with kitchen with gas stove 2, piece bathroom a

    Nov 18, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. hazardous in cellar full partition walls illegally erected creating 3, single rooms 2 piece bath room and kitchen with gas stove. remedy: obtain a permit. if feasible or restore to prior

    Nov 18, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide maintain fire stopping where required hazardous is in cellar boiler room ceiling are unprotected wood joists at various locations. remedy; provide maintain fire stopping where required forthw

    Nov 18, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 15, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 11, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 11, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 24, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 24, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 1L

    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
1915
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,658 ft²
Lot area
2,750 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3917 / 22
Assessed value
$353,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #308750, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 55 Arlington Avenue

Who owns 55 Arlington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Arlington Equities.

Does 55 Arlington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 281 housing violations at this property.

Is 55 Arlington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 55 Arlington Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 55 Arlington 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.