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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 3, 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

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. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 56

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Feb 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 8, 2022

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    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 4, 2019

    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.

    Oct 24, 2018

    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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    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 23, 2016

    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.

    Oct 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at vestibule , 1st story

    Apr 29, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening -- double cylinder key operated lock installed on door street entrance to building

    Oct 4, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.