1520 61 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05523-0015Map

1520 61 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 1522 61 St LLC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 12 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 18
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 48

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation May 1, 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 · 18

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 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor of the cellar staircase enclosure at front areaway
May 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the floor drain at cellar staircase enclosure, at front areaway
May 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
May 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2020 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at scuttle ladder , 2nd story
Jan 31, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Apr 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Section 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.
Apr 15, 2011
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper and lower sashes windows at celler
Apr 15, 2011
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls northwest room 2 sty apt 2f rodriguez 259 7991 er1 44828 , section '' ''
Aug 27, 1999 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint closet doors northeast room 2 sty front apt 2f rodriguez 259 7991 er1 34549 , section '' ''
Jul 7, 1999 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling kitchen 2 sty front apt 2f er1 34549 , section '' ''
Jul 7, 1999 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required. noted: there is no secondary means of egress for either apartment at 2nd floor with no fire escape and no sprinkler in public
Jan 5, 2005 · Penalty $480
Active
Hazardous
Failure to maintain building - hazardous noted: 1) exterior east wall in excessive disrepair at base ledge with large holes/cracks/erosion 2) no lock on front entrance door, no luck or knob on foyer entrance
Jan 5, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close

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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 6, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
Lighting
Oct 6, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 6, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 6, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Mold
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Locks
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close
Heating
Radiator
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close
General
Locks
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close
Electric
Wiring
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close
General
Floor
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close
General
Windows
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close
General
Stairs
Jul 28, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Stairs
Jul 28, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Stairs
Jul 28, 2003 · Apt BLDG
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 (C3)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 2
Residential units: 4
Building area: 3,280 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: M1-1
Community board: 311
Council district: 43
Block / lot: 5523 / 15
Assessed value: $448,200
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #308021, last renewed —.

Questions about 1520 61 Street

Who owns 1520 61 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1522 61 St LLC.

Does 1520 61 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 1520 61 Street 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 1520 61 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1520 61 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.