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517 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

4
DOB Complaints
10
311 Housing Calls
12
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 517 3rd Avenue

The 6-unit, 4-story old law tenement building at 517 3rd Avenue in Gowanus, owned by Meir Kohn and constructed in 1931, has experienced multiple maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in late 2023 through 2024. These include repeated heating system failures (most recently in December 2024), multiple reports of unsanitary conditions including mold and pest infestations, and various maintenance issues affecting Unit 1R including water leaks, door problems, and interior surface damage.

October 2023 saw particularly serious concerns when multiple violations were recorded in Unit 1R including defective carbon monoxide detectors, visible mold, and pest infestation, resulting in multiple class A and B violations. The building has also faced exterior and structural concerns, with a notable complaint about building shaking and structural stability in October 2023, and multiple Department of Buildings violations regarding building facade maintenance between 2018-2023, including cracked and spalling surfaces.

There were construction-related violations regarding temporary construction fence maintenance in March 2023, and issues with building permits have been documented including failure to file annual inspection reports for both low pressure systems and boiler inspections from 2018-2019. While these issues suggest ongoing building maintenance challenges, it's worth noting that the most recent bedbug report for the period ending October 2024 shows no infestations were present during that time.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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517 3rd Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Gowanus.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1931
Total area 4872 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
12
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
10
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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517 3rd Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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517 3rd Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 517 3rd Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-12-022024-12-06Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-182024-07-06Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-122023-10-31Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-122023-10-31Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-122023-10-31Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 517 3rd Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-03ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-10-30BCloseNone1R§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-10-30ACloseNone1R§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 4 SQUARE FEET AT EAST AND SOUTH WALLS, IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-10-30BCloseNone1R§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 4 SQUARE FEET AT EAST AND SOUTH WALLS, IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16345080 ISSUED 30-OCT-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).None
2023-10-30CCloseNone1RHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 517 3rd Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-12-02 07:55HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-06-18 17:09UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2023-12-22 06:08Indoor Air QualityChemical Vapors/Gases/OdorsClosedDOHMH
2023-10-12 11:37WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2023-10-12 11:37UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 517 3rd Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39329832023-10-30CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2023-10-30Oath Violation Served (2023-10-30)
38958342023-03-04CLOSEDFence – NONE/Inadequate/Illegal2023-03-06Oath Violation Served (2023-03-06)
38958352023-03-04CLOSEDFence – NONE/Inadequate/Illegal2023-03-06No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-03-07)
36755142018-11-14CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2018-11-14Oath Violation Served (2018-11-14)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 517 3rd Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-10-31V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDERECT APPROXIMATELY 35-LINER FEET OF SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPOSURE 1 TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC AND PROPERTYOK TO DISMISS. DEC COMPLIED WITH2023-11-29
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2019-11-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
2019-02-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONMZX 620647602019-03-07
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 517 3rd Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 517 3rd Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-03-100002023-11-012024-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 517 3rd Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 517 3rd Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 517 3rd Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 517 3rd Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-10-3039098294X517 REALTY LLCAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED EXTERIOR FACADES EXPO # 01 & 04 INSTATE OF DISREPAIR CONDITION INCLUDING HORIZONTAL, VERTICAL & STEP CRACKS, SPALLING AND MISSING STUCCO THROUGHOUT. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT FACADE STURESOLVE1250.00.0
2023-03-0639080811J517 REALTY LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN TCF AT EXP. 1&2 FOR CONSTRUCTION SITE WITH EXPIRED PERMIT # B000331584-I1-FN AS OF 01/27/201: OBSERVED AT EXP.1 APPROX. 44L/FT. OF TCF IS COLLAPSING ONTO THE PUBLIC SIDE WALK WHICH IS A POTERESOLVE0.00.0
2019-02-2235386506J517 REALTY LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AND OBSERVED, AT EXP#2 BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR A SECTION APPROX 6'X12' HAD BEEN DETACHED (VINYL SIDING) (PHOTO) REMEDY: MAINTAINRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-01-0235372793Y517 REALTY LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES. NOTED: AT EXP.#2, BUILDING LEFT SIDE, SECTION OF VINYL SIDING APPROX 8'X10' HAS BEEN DETACHED. REMEDY: MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-11-1435355536Z517 REALTY LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES. NOTED:AT EXPOSURE 2 SECTION OF VINYL SIDING APPROX 8'X10' HAS DETACHED AND PIECE OF WOOD STRIPPING APPROX 8' IN HEIGHT AND 1"X3" IN SIZE HANGS OVER ADJOINIACTIVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 517 3rd Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 517 3rd Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 517 3rd Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 517 3rd Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 517 3rd Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 517 3rd Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 517 3rd Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 517 3rd Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 517 3rd Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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