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398 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

3
DOB Complaints
1
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

98
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 98% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 398 Metropolitan Avenue

The two-family house at 398 Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Charles Liebman, is a 2-story building from 1900 with 3 units that has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from 2021 related to unauthorized construction work at the roof level, which reportedly created additional structures (25'x25' with doors and windows) including four violations with penalties of $25,000 each for failing to comply with a Commissioner's Order from March 2020 regarding work without a permit, and additional violations ranging from $2,500 to $12,500.

A Full Stop Work Order was issued in March 2020 regarding conditions endangering workers. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues, with inspections in 2019 showing rat activity, after previous rat inspections in 2012, though there was successful compliance noted in August 2012.

A December 2019 complaint regarding inadequate lighting prompted an HPD inspection, but no access was gained, resulting in the case being closed without resolution. While these violations are serious, particularly the active ECB violations regarding unpermitted construction, it's important to note that the building's structural safety has not been directly documented as compromised, and there have been no documented fire safety violations in recent years.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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398 Metropolitan Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1900
Total area 3250 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class 2 FAMILY HOUSE
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
1
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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398 Metropolitan Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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398 Metropolitan Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

Full Building Data for 398 Metropolitan Avenue

Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 398 Metropolitan 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
2019-12-142020-01-10Electric-No LightingNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 398 Metropolitan 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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 398 Metropolitan Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2019-12-14 20:46ELECTRICNO LIGHTINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 398 Metropolitan Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37477262020-03-21CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2020-04-10Please See Complaint Number (2020-04-10)
37477282020-03-21CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2020-04-09Please See Complaint Number (2020-04-09)
37477272020-03-21CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2020-03-22Full Stop Work Order Served (2020-03-22)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 398 Metropolitan Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-09-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 398 Metropolitan 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 398 Metropolitan 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 398 Metropolitan Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2019-02-28ComplianceRat Activity
2019-01-11InitialRat Activity
2012-08-29CompliancePassed
2012-08-01InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 398 Metropolitan 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 398 Metropolitan 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 398 Metropolitan Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-11-0835563881XCHARLES LIEBMANFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35454336H ISSUED 3/22/20 AND FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.WORK W/O PERMIT NOTE: NO RECORDS OFACTIVE2500.02500.0
2021-09-1735536415PCHARLES LIEBMANFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35454336H ISSUED ON 3/22/20 AND TO FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.WORK WITHOUT PERMIT.NO RECORDSACTIVE2500.02500.0
2021-07-0235533242MLIEBMAN CHARLESFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V35454336H ISSUED3/22/20 &TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.NOTE:WORK W/O PERMIT@ROOF LEVEL COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER &/OR FILE C/C.ACTIVE2500.02500.0
2021-05-0835530314ZLIEBMAN CHARLESFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35454336H ISSUED ON 03/22/20 & TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01.WORK W/OUT A PERMIT.NOTED:ATACTIVE25000.025000.0
2021-03-2335528393NLEIBMAN CHARLESFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35454336H ISSUED ON 3/22/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.ACTIVE25000.025000.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 398 Metropolitan 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 398 Metropolitan 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 398 Metropolitan 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 398 Metropolitan 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 398 Metropolitan Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 398 Metropolitan 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.

DateTypeResult
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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 398 Metropolitan Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 398 Metropolitan Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 398 Metropolitan 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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