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
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 · 105
- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at vestibule doors at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door handle at boiler room
Jun 10, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance door at boiler room
Jun 10, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at vestibule doors at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.