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513 81 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-05990-0079Map

Owner of record: Cao, Shujun

513 81 Street is a two-family home built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Cao, Shujun. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 2 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
35

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 35

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 3, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl flooring in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet wood door at west in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window gear box mechanism in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood door at sink base cabinet at north in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood door at washbasin base cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    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.

    Jan 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective window gear box mechanism in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective at radiator valve in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Work without permit noted: in front of premises face of building has been brick vaneered also brick walls have been erected in front of building creating a porch space without permit remedy: obtain proper permit or return to legal condition

    Jul 19, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 3

    Fence exceeds permitted 6' height. noted: fence/gate in driveway is approx 12'high. remedy: conform fence to code.

    Mar 19, 2012 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit noted in front of premises face of bldg has brick vaneered also brick walls have bben erected in front of bldg creating a porch space without permit remedy obtain proper permit or return to

    Jul 19, 2001

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 14, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1915
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
3,533 ft²
Lot area
2,833 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
5990 / 79
Assessed value
$100,680
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #823700, last renewed Sep 7, 2023.

Questions about 513 81 Street

Who owns 513 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cao, Shujun.

Does 513 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 513 81 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 513 81 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 513 81 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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