549 Liberty Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03963-0029Map
Owner of record: Joseph Blake LLC
549 Liberty Avenue is an one-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 1 residential unit across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Joseph Blake LLC. HPD has recorded 180 housing violations here, most recently on November 8, 2025. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 180
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 143
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 · 180
- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18355013 issued 08-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rat excreta in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 2 sq ft at the ceiling, north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 2 sq ft at the ceiling, north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17579927 issued 26-dec-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17568039 issued 20-dec-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 2
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.
Jul 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling , south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at cieling , south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of large gap (approximately 1 inch wide) around perimeter, between door frame and saddle in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective rain leader below gutter , southwest section, , 2nd story
Jan 8, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective dislodged vinyl sidings at building facade , 1st story,
Jan 8, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked and missing bricks with deteriorated mortar at front stoop , 1st and 2nd entrances,
Jan 8, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at iron gate , 1st entrance to building from north
Jan 8, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 26, 2022 · Apt APT1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at wall in the 1st room from north located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 26, 2022 · Apt APT1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at wall in the 1st room from north located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15183228 issued 26-may-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 26, 2022 · Apt APT1
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 5
- Construction other optional
Ftc w/commissioner's order control#370434 and vio#081126pi30504tc dated 08/11/2026. as of 09/25/2026 the req'd cap was not rec'd. immed comply w/commissioner's order control#09/25/2026 vio#081126pi30504tc
Sep 25, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd parapet wall @ exp2 leaning outward obsvd brick masonry at exp1 and exp3 roof level. owner to immed retain reg design prof in good standing with dob and nys to eval entire bldg and submit a corrective action plan
Aug 11, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg in a code compliant manner-obsvd bulging aluminum siding obsvd missing bricks at stairs leading to front door at exp1 owner to retain nyspe to eval entire bldg, prepare/file repair dwgs, repair bldg under permit, start work by 10/11/2026
Aug 11, 2026
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 11, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 5, 2014
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at the time of inspection it was observed that building was in state of disrepair with front stairs rail loose. it was noted that sewer line cap open at ce
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted; at attic erected full height partitions with door to create room. installed water and waste lines to 3 piece bath (sink, shower & toilet)., obtain all permits
Mar 30, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or department of buildings records.partition erected creating rooms for living at attic a full bathroom present complete with water closet,wash basin and shower st
Oct 6, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. on my inspection at the above address on 1/21/16 at 12pm i observed a recently installed hot water heater with a manufacturers date of 2015, installed in the cellar, requiring an ordinary plumb
Jan 21, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner,service equipment boiler. i observed at the above location on today's date 1/21/16 at 12pm in the cellar the boiler safety device is improperly installed,lowe
Jan 21, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: observedat time of inspection excessive amount of combustible debris storage @the side and rear yard of the premises,creative fire hazard of the occ
Aug 15, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldg records class "a" apt created at ccellar. partitions erected creating rooms kitchen and bathroom fixtures present. rem: discontinue illegal use of a
May 1, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept of bldg records i card. occupancy change from a warehouse to auto repair shop. remedy: obtain a vaild c of o or discontinue the illegal occupancy.
Sep 10, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 24, 2022 · Apt APT1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 30, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 30, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 30, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A1)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,676 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,542 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-4/R6A
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3963 / 29
- Assessed value
- $54,660
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #825238, last renewed Jun 25, 2026.
Questions about 549 Liberty Avenue
Who owns 549 Liberty Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph Blake LLC.
Does 549 Liberty Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 180 housing violations at this property.
Is 549 Liberty 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 549 Liberty Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 549 Liberty Avenue?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.