522 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The five-story, 19-unit building at 522 Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Metro Union Property LLC and built in 1930, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. As of 2025, there are active violations for not filing the required 2018 and 2020 External Low-Pressure Inspection reports. The building has a history of various maintenance issues, particularly between 2023-2024, including multiple complaints about flooring/stairs conditions, plumbing problems (with both bathtub/shower and toilet issues), and unsanitary conditions related to pests. Notably, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspected some of these complaints but found no violations, while others could not be accessed for inspection.

The building has undergone several safety-related inspections and repairs. Recent improvements include the removal of plexiglass at the building entrance door and repairs to the entrance glass, as well as floor repairs in Apartment 8. Historical records show past concerns about bedbug reporting requirements, which have been consistently filed with no reported infestations since 2020. Fire safety concerns were addressed in 2017 regarding Apartment 17's fire escape window, and a carbon monoxide detector violation was noted in Apartment 14 in 2013, both of which have been closed. The building has passed recent rodent inspections (2022) after showing rat activity in 2019.

All bedbug reports since 2020 have shown no infestations. Infrastructure maintenance includes a 2021 permit issuance for unspecified work, and historical violations related to building systems inspections from 2019-2023 suggest ongoing attention to maintenance requirements. Recent bedbug and rodent inspections demonstrate improved pest management, with consistent reporting showing zero infestations since 2020. The building has also addressed several major safety concerns, including fire escape access and carbon monoxide detection requirements. However, the active violations regarding external low-pressure inspection filings and the pattern of maintenance complaints in recent years suggest some ongoing challenges with building upkeep.