581 Liberty Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03964-0029Map
Owner of record: Barbey Property Group LLC
581 Liberty Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Barbey Property Group LLC. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on August 3, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 115
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 · 56
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set peephole & chain guard at main entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges,at door to cellar, at public hall, 1st story, section ''bldg 586'', at north
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer system located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at door entrance to the building 286
Jun 10, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door key operated double cylinder lock install at the metal gate leading to the apartment in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 20 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum operating temperature of 130 f in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from east at south, the 1st room from east at north, the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north original violation 18629764 issued 09-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 2FL
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.
Mar 8, 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.
Mar 8, 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 16, 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 16, 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.
Nov 4, 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 24, 2018
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.
Dec 6, 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 23, 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 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at vestibule , 1st story
Apr 29, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective faucet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; missing one way screws in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
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.
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures -- in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening -- double cylinder key operated lock installed on door street entrance to building
Oct 4, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector *****defective.*** in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 2, 2008 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 2, 2008 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Use of illegal hardware in that on 2nd fl secondary means of egress isbring obstructed. scuffle hatch is being locked w/ a pad lock & key obstructing egress to roof. remedy: remove illegal hardware.
Aug 15, 2006 · Penalty $180
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
May 5, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 28, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 6, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Doors
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Locks
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Construction
Roof
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 5,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-4/R6A
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3964 / 29
- Assessed value
- $304,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #357094, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 581 Liberty Avenue
Who owns 581 Liberty Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Barbey Property Group LLC.
Does 581 Liberty Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 581 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 581 Liberty Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 581 Liberty Avenue?
It has 5 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.