561 East 2 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05386-0079Map
Owner of record: Arkon Properties 2013 LLC
561 East 2 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Arkon Properties 2013 LLC. HPD has recorded 221 housing violations here, most recently on September 26, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 221
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 130
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 221
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder stopper at west at fire escape
Sep 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4, 2026
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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exceedenly hot water above 130 degrees at kitchen and bathroom plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom/ buzer form building entrance to the in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... under the counter top at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden window recess in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 17375465 issued 26-oct-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden window stool in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and window recess in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall ( around the window) in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze bathtub surface in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds maximum allowed temperature of 130 f at all fixtures causing potential scalding hazard. water temperature was found to be 140 f at the kitchen sink. in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door is binding with door frame , 1st story
Jul 30, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3C
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.
Apr 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 3D
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sliding bolt with eye capable of being padlocked at bulkhead door to roof
Jun 15, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead to roof
Jun 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Structure rendered non-compliant. at time of inspection observed exposure #3 fire in complete disrepair where entire steel fire escape has severe corrosion where hardware has corroded compromising structural stability. potential of collapse if live load is introduced.
Mar 9, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 18, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
At time of insp. observed expo#3 fire escape in disrepair entire fire escape hardware have corroded leaving fire escape compromised. fire escape has a potential to collapse when a live load is introduced. also
Mar 9, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close
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- Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 20, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 30, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 30, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 30, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 30, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt 4D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 12,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5386 / 79
- Assessed value
- $512,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #317347, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.
Questions about 561 East 2 Street
Who owns 561 East 2 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Arkon Properties 2013 LLC.
Does 561 East 2 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 221 housing violations at this property.
Is 561 East 2 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 561 East 2 Street built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 561 East 2 Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.