501 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07279-7501Map
Owner of record: Unavailable Owner
501 Surf Avenue is a condominium built in 1964 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 735 residential units across 24 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 239 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 56 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 239
- DOB violations
- 106
- ECB violations
- 59
- HPD complaints
- 734
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 239
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5k, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5K
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5k, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5K
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 22k, 22nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
May 28, 2026 · Apt 22K
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective terrace door handle in the 3rd room from north located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Feb 11, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective washbasin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective make door self-closing in the entrance located at apt 16j, 17th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor board at base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 16j, 17th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 16j, 17th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor board at base cabinet at kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 16j, 17th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 16j, 17th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 16J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective make the entrance door self-closing in the entrance located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak laminate floor panels in the 1st room from north located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak laminate floor panels in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak parquet wood floor in the foyer located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from north located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead paint that is xrf tested inconclusive at 0.5 mg/cm2 (28 rcny §11-07(b)) from required window and/or door friction surfaces and make floors smooth and cleanable, in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 16J
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12j, 12th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 12J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at fire door leading to compactor closet at south section west at public hall, 16th story
Sep 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to compactor closet at south, latch, section west at public hall, 16th story
Sep 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at 1st fire door from east, hinges, section west at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''601a''
May 30, 2024 · Apt 6G
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''601a''
May 30, 2024 · Apt 6G
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''601a''
May 30, 2024 · Apt 6G
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''601a''
May 30, 2024 · Apt 6G
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stand at door in the entrance located at apt 23f, 23rd story, 4th apartment from north at east , section ''601a''
May 30, 2024 · Apt 23F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the 6th room from east located at apt 10f, 10th story, 4th apartment from north at east , section ''601a''
May 30, 2024 · Apt 10F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 10f, 10th story, 4th apartment from north at east , section ''601a''
May 30, 2024 · Apt 10F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the private hallway located at apt 10f, 10th story, 4th apartment from north at east , section ''601a''
May 30, 2024 · Apt 10F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at 1st window from north at east in the 3rd room from east located at apt 10f, 10th story, 4th apartment from north at east , section ''601a''
May 30, 2024 · Apt 10F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sliding metal door to balcony in the 1st room from north located at apt 10f, 10th story, 8th apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 10F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 10f, 10th story, 8th apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 10F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approx 1sq.ft, and east wall approx 3sq.ft in the 2nd room from north located at apt 10f, 10th story, 8th apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 10F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at basement at public hall
Feb 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt 10f, 10th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 10F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood molding at east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 10f, 10th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 10F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 10f, 10th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 10F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at 1st fire door from north, hinges, at basement at public hall
Feb 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing removable door stopper at fire door leading to laundry at west at basement at public hall
Feb 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective 2nd fire door from east, at basement at public hall
Feb 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 106
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 11, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 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 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 20, 2017
Dob violation - active - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 20, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 25, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Unsafe local law 11/98 report filed
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Unsafe local law 11/98 report filed
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 16, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 59
- Class - 1
Class 1 item: inoperative fire service.
Jun 10, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use item: inoeprative fire service.
Jun 10, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use item: defective zone lock restrictor. class 2 items: shorten hoist ropes. shorten governor rope. misaligned cab mirror. expired brake mainteance tag. seal hoist machine leaks.
Apr 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed additional parking spots have been created in the parking lot. concrete islands have been removed to create spaces. pedestrian sidewalk has been modified made smaller impeding ped
Nov 22, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accept plans a job site at time of inspec tion. note at time of inspection no approve plans were presented upon request.stop all work immediately in apt 5r, except to make area safe.
Jul 19, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Site not conforming to the cd5 plans,1) as per plan tiebacks and lifelines are supposed to tie to the bulkhead but at the site attached to anchor plates 2)staging frame of outriggers resting on the gravel top,
Jan 20, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide overhead protection. at exp#3 nw side installed two suspended scaffold and stored apprx. 10' above ground where building exit and public walk way, no overhead protection provided at this area
Feb 9, 2022 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. observed commercial dryer vents less than 10 ft from operable openings in violation of mc-501.1., repair and/or replace; conform dryer vent location(s) t
Feb 9, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. shorten hoist ropes.
Mar 1, 2021 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 2
Replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. muted alarm bell. provide in case of fire sign in lobby. secure conduit to disc brake monitor. adjust cab mirror
Mar 1, 2021 · Penalty $310
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Shorten hoist ropes. replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. main line not in line of sight of hoist machine; provide auxiliary stop switch. muted alarm bell
Mar 1, 2021 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 2
Shorten gov rope. shorten hoist ropes. replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. missing in case of fire sign in lobby. inoperative pit light. muted alarm bell
Mar 1, 2021 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 2
Replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. adjust cab mirror. shorten gov rope. muted alarm bell. unlabeled mr door. mr door missing fire rating
Feb 17, 2021 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 2
Replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. adjust cab mirror. missing in case of fire sign in lobby. adjust top landing hoistway door spring closure. unlabled mr door. mr door missing fire rating
Feb 17, 2021 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 2
Replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. adjust cab mirror. shorten gov rope. mising in case of fire sign in lobby. oil leaking into top of shaft. unreadable controller fuses
Feb 17, 2021 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 2
Replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. adjust cab mirror. shorten gov rope
Feb 17, 2021 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard public note:at time of my inspection in response to an accident where temporary construction fence blown out and hit a pedestrian on the back.i observed yodock barriers with chain link wrap
Nov 30, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Permit holder failed to ensure workers recieve site orientation.note:at time of my inspection of a 24 story building under lobby renovation i observed 5 construction workers on site upon request for their site
Nov 30, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post & distribute notice to occupants of tpp.gc failed in his duties to file/distribute tpp on all floors. remedy: post/distribute notice
Oct 20, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights. time of inspection observed scbofr not posted throughout building for job ofan occupied building. remedy: comply with notice of violation
Oct 20, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted construction documents at job site at time of inspection. time of inspection i asked to see dob drawings to view work that was done. the only worker on site said he didn't k
Oct 20, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. time of inspection it was observed the contractor failed in his duties to renew electrical permit. the electrical work isstill ongoing w/o a permit. the permit expired 10/15/2020. remedy:obta
Oct 20, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus material,devices,appliances or wiring in use. time of inspection it was observedthat the electrical work was not safely maintained. live wiring was ex
Oct 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records. at time of inspection observed approx 402 parking spaces contrary to c of o#235952,issued 3/5/1902 w/257 parking spaces plus obs
Sep 1, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed at 940 am on03/20/20 in apt 10l plumbing work with out a permit . new copper piping was installed off the riser . 11 1/2 nipple for the basin was removed . dept records reveal no permit was filed . per
Mar 20, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit.the owner of unit#18l has installed a split air condition unit with condenser mocented on the exterior terrace.unit has hard wire electrical power with indirect drain leading to floor drai
Feb 11, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit:noted:owner of unit#18l has installed a split airconditioning unit with condenser mounted on exterior terrace.unit has hard wire electric power,with indirect drain leading to floor drain in
Aug 27, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new altered plumbing system tested i observed new gas valve was installed behind stove and new water valves installed under kitchen sink in apartments 7j and 23m, perform test
Jun 14, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to building without inspection and certification by dob i observed in apartments 7j and 23m new gas valve installed behind stoves supplying gas to stove , file for required permits and have
Jun 14, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work with out a permit i observed in apartment 7j and 23m new gas valve installed behind stove and new water valves installed under the kitchen sink also apartment 22a remove trap for bathroom sink , obtain p
Jun 14, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to properly bond electrical system.service entrance raceways and equipment are not bonded together.observed at 4:00pm hazardous anddangerous. rmdy: provide proper bonding.
Jan 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Misc viol of the electrical code technical standards. observed bondingnot on street side of neutral link. rmdy: provide proper bonding.
Jan 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus, materialsdevices appliances a wiring in use. undersized raceway to each pipe bond (ground floor) rmdy: comply with ec code.
Jan 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Msc viol of the electrical code technical standards. service in excessof 1000 kva has not been submitted for approval. rmdy: comply with ec code.
Jan 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to property bond electrical systems observed at 4pm service switch neutral not bonded to enclosure. hazardous and dangerous. rmdy: provide proper bonding.
Jan 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Misc viol. of the electrical code technical standards. outdoor manholering is not grounded. hazardous and dangerous. rmdy: comply with ec code.
Jan 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work does not conform to approved submitted documents,amendments, conductors panels, bdp, tdp3,not as per drawings.rmdy: conform work to approved documents, amendments.
Jan 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate circuit overcurrent protection device per table. no fuse coordination exists, tdp#1 bdp, dp#6,td#3 hazardous and dangerous. rmdy: provide adequate overcurrent protection
Jan 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Misc viol. of the electrical code technical standards.failure to provide signage for electrical close. rmdy: provide proper signage comply with ec code.
Jan 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Jun 9, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
16r09,67l10,61g. 16r- vision panel grills on wrong side of door. 67l- repair/reprogram. 61g- unreadable fuses.
Jan 29, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
16r09,67l10,39x10, 16r- grills on wrong side of door. 67l- repair/reprogram. 39x- light
Jan 29, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Performing unlicensed plumbing work w/o a master plumbers license. work noted: apt 23m bathroom & under kitchen sink. remedy: comply w/ code
Jan 6, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
Working w/o a permit. apt 23m plumbing work noted: newly installed shower body & tub installed in bathroom w/o a permit. dob indicates no permit issued to apt., (2) also all new electrical installed throughout
Jan 6, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
52k11.100h11.52k rouge build-up hoist ropes 100h lobby fl door saddle
Nov 24, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10.03h11.97x repair and restore to service 03h car door saddle worn
Nov 24, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10.69m7.81m7 97x0 repair and restore to service so a full inspetioncan be made by this dept
Sep 21, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
34m07.17h11.11x10.39q03.52b11.39m07.34m07 18 flfacia 11x10 in car phone 39q03 car top lite 39m07car top fan
Jan 31, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
53k11,45o02. 53k rust on ropes and gov of 3p6264.
Aug 4, 2008
Resolve - Class - 3
52h11. 52h11 hoist ropes work.
Aug 4, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 18L
Open - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 18L
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 5K
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 5K
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 5K
Close - Door/window
Door
May 10, 2026 · Apt 18H
Close - Door/window
Door
May 10, 2026 · Apt 18H
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 1, 2026 · Apt 18H
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 1
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Fire escape
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
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Floor
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 16J
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Door
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 16J
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Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
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Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
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Mold
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 21N
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Floor
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 21N
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Refrigerator
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 21N
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Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
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Dec 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Window frame
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 10F
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Apartment only
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 5P
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Floor
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 16J
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Door
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 16J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 16J
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Water supply
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 22M
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Heavy flow
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 16J
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Mold
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 16J
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Floor
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 16J
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Cabinet
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 16J
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Pests
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 12M
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Floor
Jul 20, 2025 · Apt 16J
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Mold
Jul 20, 2025 · Apt 16J
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Pests
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 12J
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Pests
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 12J
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Heavy flow
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 6G
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Wall
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 6G
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Window frame
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 12L
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Entire building
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Feb 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Jan 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 28, 2024 · Apt 12M
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
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Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RM)
- Year built
- 1964
- Floors
- 24
- Residential units
- 735
- Building area
- 686,208 ft²
- Lot area
- 335,533 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 313
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 7279 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $40,134,874
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #373902, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 501 Surf Avenue
Who owns 501 Surf Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.
Does 501 Surf Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 239 housing violations at this property.
Is 501 Surf Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 56 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 8% of its 735 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 501 Surf Avenue built?
City records list 1964 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 501 Surf Avenue?
It has 735 residential units and 1,287 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.