501 Avenue W

Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-07157-0057Map

501 Avenue W is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 501 Avenue W Trust. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 20 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 20
DOB violations: 3
ECB violations: 7
HPD complaints: 3

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 · 20

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
IInformation / order
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Jun 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 27, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Apr 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 21, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Mar 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 10, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Feb 23, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out

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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.
Apr 7, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Apr 7, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Oct 29, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Oct 15, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 17, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 3, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Oct 7, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Feb 17, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts minimum required.
Sep 30, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the west yard.
Sep 30, 1986
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 29, 2008
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Stop all work,obtain req'd permits,pay all fees,call for re-inspection prior to returning to work
Jun 13, 2008
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 11, 2008
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

Class - 1
Without permit at time of inspection observed at exposure 2,windows enlargement between 1st fl and 2 st fl level also 2 windows reduce in size at 2nd fl level and exposure 3 window change to a exit door above g
Oct 1, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
At time of inspection observed at exposure 2 utilities electrical line going trough scaffolding still not adequately protected by the utilities company still cover with poor materials and not in complaince, as
Oct 1, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order that is posted on building front door issued on 9/03/25 observed construction work operations continued on the facade at exposure 4 on illegally bu
Oct 1, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active
Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a full stop work order that is posted on building front door - observed construction operations continued on the facade and on illegally build vertical extension whi
Sep 12, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active
Class - 1
Work without a permit. atoi observed the vertical enlargement of this property. a wooden structure built on the roof and covered with combustible plywood material. extending to the full length and width of the
Sep 3, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
The location of all existing utilities and service lines shall be determined and adequate measures taken, or devices provided, to safeguard the public and property before such utilities are disturbed. observed
Sep 3, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Hazardous
Working w/o a permit: 1st flr basement. upon insp. newly installed walls + flr were installed w/o any permits all new 2x4 wood studs wood steps new window's. work is being done throughout entire house w/o any p
Apr 28, 2008
Resolve

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 29, 2003 · Apt .
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 (C0)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 2
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,840 ft²
Lot area: 1,801 ft²
Zoning: R4
Community board: 315
Council district: 44
Block / lot: 7157 / 57
Assessed value: $186,780
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #353361, last renewed Jun 6, 2000.

Questions about 501 Avenue W

Who owns 501 Avenue W?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 501 Avenue W Trust.

Does 501 Avenue W have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 501 Avenue W 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 501 Avenue W built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 501 Avenue W?

It has 3 residential units.

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