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3811 Surf Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07029-0001Map

Owner of record: Surf Gate Housing Development Fund Corporation

3811 Surf Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1952 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 41 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Surf Gate Housing Development Fund Corporation. HPD has recorded 211 housing violations here, most recently on April 22, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 41 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
211
DOB violations
33
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
134

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 22, 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
41
About 100% of the building's 41 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 · 211

  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of locked hopper doors at refuse chute at all stories at public hall

    Apr 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the storage of garbage cans troughout at 3rd story at public hall

    Apr 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the troughout all floor at cellar

    Apr 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the 1st yard from east

    Apr 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2J

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the storage of garbage cans troughout at 2nd story at public hall

    Apr 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the storage of garbage cans troughout at 1st story at public hall

    Apr 22, 2026

    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 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet, 2nd story

    Feb 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective compactor closet ceiling ventilation , 2nd story

    Jan 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2q, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2Q

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gfci outlet at east wall in the kitchenette located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchenette located at apt 1c, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gfci outlet at east wall in the kitchenette located at apt 1k, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchenette located at apt 1k, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1k, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 1k, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1K

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1k, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1K

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic saddle in the entrance located at apt 1j, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of fruit flies in the entire apartment located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at janitors closet door at public hall, 1st story, section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation at garbage room at public hall, 3rd story, section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit door at boiler room

    Feb 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door entrance at boiler room

    Feb 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Feb 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of door sweeper in the entrance located at apt 1j, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1j, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the foyer located at apt 1j, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ''hinges'' in the 1st entrance from north located at b-room 1j, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose vinyl floor tiles located at b-room 1j, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door at entrance at boiler room

    Feb 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling aprox 28 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 33

  • Construction other optional

    Dob violation issued. ceiling panel removed due to sprinkler leak at the property and ceiling finishes should be restored in a code compliant manner, obtain all necessary permits if required.

    Feb 27, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Aug 2, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    May 2, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 5, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 28, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 18, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 17, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 12, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 14, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 2, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 29, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p6403

    Aug 28, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 31, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    (rts) the only elevator in section of building or building is out-of-service. upon inspection the device is found to be out-of-service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02. restore to service immed

    Aug 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Ecb violation issued for failing to provide adequate fall protection measures. noted: i observe about 85 feet of temp. guardrail missing at the 1st floor balcony and stairs that's elevated about 6 treads from g

    Mar 23, 2026 · Penalty $5,030

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed at exp#1 (surf avenue) porch have unprotected holes on floor at multiple locations. one hole covered by rotted sagging plywood., repair and/or replace

    Dec 13, 2023 · Penalty $655

    Active
  • Class - 2

    68b07,69m07,48v05. 68b maintenance log not being filled out. 48v relief valve.

    Oct 25, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work without a permit.installation of a new water main valve and copper and/or brass piping beyond the property line.remedy:obtain a permit or restore back to prior legal condition.

    Apr 10, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    43u,05#,07l 43-u-05 perform pressure test 05-#-01 adj operation for slower closing 07-l-11 when car is parked door open button inoperative.

    Mar 4, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. loose and missing plaster on fire rated ceiling throughout the basement area of the above premises, leaving exposed floor joists. remedy: make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction of t

    Jan 30, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2K

    Close
  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2025 · 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
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1952
Floors
3
Residential units
41
Building area
26,895 ft²
Lot area
21,780 ft²
Zoning
R3-1
Community board
313
Council district
47
Block / lot
7029 / 1
Assessed value
$903,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350635, last renewed Apr 27, 2026.

Questions about 3811 Surf Avenue

Who owns 3811 Surf Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Surf Gate Housing Development Fund Corporation.

Does 3811 Surf Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 211 housing violations at this property.

Is 3811 Surf Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 41 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 41 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 3811 Surf Avenue built?

City records list 1952 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 3811 Surf Avenue?

It has 41 residential units.

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