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501 Avenue R

Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-06681-0389Map

Owner of record: Safran Realty Corp

501 Avenue R is an elevator apartment building built in 1935 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Safran Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 105 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 30 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
105
DOB violations
22
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
138

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
30
About 100% of the building's 30 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 105

  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at vestibule doors at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consissting of rope at boiler roome entrance at boiler room

    Jun 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door handle at boiler room

    Jun 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance door at boiler room

    Jun 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass at vestibule doors at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door in the 1st room from east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx: 5 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 4A

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at upper and lower window sash in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door at north closet in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department trim in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all windows frames in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 1E

    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 = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak through the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling , 6th story

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 22

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 28, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 17, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 29, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 29, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 17, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 5, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 23, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 19, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 26, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 12, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 26, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 12, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 17, 1994

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 4, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 4, 1990

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Elevator not answering 2nd floor car call

    Nov 21, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Cease use item: missing tape selector switch as now required by k3. class 2 items: worn car door gibs. adjust floor stops. missing machine room ventilation per k3. provide proper, code compliant machine room do

    May 11, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Backflow leaking,missing glass in rear of boiler to sight fire,bolt missing in rear of boiler on door,cover missing on pressuretrol,rating plate on relief valve painted over,need support for discharge from reli

    Mar 22, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254/15/16/32a/50/50a/50b/50c/50-anti syphon installed on wrong oil line/50a-missing guard on oil pump/50b-debris in boiler room/50c-missingshut off valves on oil pressure gauges

    Jun 8, 2011 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    18a

    Sep 29, 2009 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to have certificate of occupancy posted or available for inspection at time of insp. upon insp. noted: there are no certificate of occupancy available for inspection. remedy: have certificate of occupan

    Oct 15, 2005 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    30o,57o,35p,13l,11q,5l,50y,50f,28h. car gate hitting hard.

    Jun 21, 1999 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Elevators

    Jul 24, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02l,11q,

    Dec 4, 1992

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2021 · Apt A

    Close
  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 19, 2018 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 2, 2015 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1935
Floors
6
Residential units
30
Building area
25,800 ft²
Lot area
5,200 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
315
Council district
44
Block / lot
6681 / 389
Assessed value
$669,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #339644, last renewed Aug 11, 2025.

Questions about 501 Avenue R

Who owns 501 Avenue R?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Safran Realty Corp.

Does 501 Avenue R have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 105 housing violations at this property.

Is 501 Avenue R rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 30 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 501 Avenue R built?

City records list 1935 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 501 Avenue R?

It has 30 residential units.

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