983 Metropolitan Avenue
This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.
This building has 133 recorded HPD violations, above the East Williamsburg average of 7.8.
The three-story, six-unit building at 983 Metropolitan Avenue in East Williamsburg, constructed in 1920, is currently owned by Fresb 2017-sb41 983 Metropolitan Avenue LLC. The property has a concerning track record of maintenance issues over the past seven years, with a total of 280 housing complaints, 287 311 service requests, and numerous violations, including 27 Class A, 93 Class B, and 40 Class C violations. Recent months have seen a pattern of unsanitary conditions, particularly related to garbage/recycling storage, with multiple open complaints in 2026. The building has also experienced various mechanical and safety concerns, including heat and hot water issues, plumbing problems, and more recently, multiple hazardous violations documented in August 2026 affecting Unit 1L, such as leaky faucets, broken concrete treads, defective wood floors, and an inoperable intercom system.
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Is 983 Metropolitan Avenue rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
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Is 983 Metropolitan Avenue covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
- Small landlord. This landlord owns about 6 units across 1 building in our records — at or below the 10-unit small-landlord threshold.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
How 983 Metropolitan Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 311 buildings in this neighborhood, 8 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
in the next 12 months
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What's in the 983 Metropolitan Avenue report
| Total units | 6 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 3 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Gross area | 4,125 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
983 Metropolitan Avenue's landlord & ownership
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Filed Jun 30, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2026 .
The registration on file expired Sep 1, 2026. HPD requires owners of most rental buildings to re-register every year.
City records, not real time — sale and registration data are as fresh as the last extract loaded; the ACRIS deed record above is good through Dec 31, 2023.
Registered contact for this building.
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
Other properties owned.
983 Metropolitan Avenue's mortgage & ownership history
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and satisfactions recorded against this property with the NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) — the public paper trail behind who owns it and who has lent against it.
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983 Metropolitan Avenue event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/16/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Wood Floor At Vestibule , 1St Story | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/16/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2026 Adm Code Repair The Leaky And/Or Defective Faucets At Bathtub In The Bathroom Located At Apt 1L, 1St Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/16/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Hmc: Properly Repair Or Replace The Broken Or Defective Intercom System At East Wall Leading To Building Front In The Foyer Located At Apt 1L, 1St Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/16/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Concrete Tread 4Th From Bottom At Stoop | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/16/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Provide Escutcheon Plate At Heat Riser At Ceiling In The Kitchen Located At Apt 1L, 1St Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Nov Sent Out |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2026 | Paint/Plaster – Wall | Non Emergency | Close | 1L |
| 08/13/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Close | 1L |
| 08/13/2026 | Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower | Non Emergency | Close | 1L |
| 05/08/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage | Non Emergency | Open | BLDG |
| 04/27/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage | Non Emergency | Open | BLDG |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Garbage/Recycling Storage | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 04/27/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Garbage/Recycling Storage | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 04/24/2026 | Rodent | Condition Attracting Rodents | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 04/24/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Garbage/Recycling Storage | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 04/05/2026 | Plumbing | Water Supply | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2024 | 3966338 | Closed | 7J | 06/26/2024 |
| 06/17/2024 | 3965096 | Closed | 7J | 06/18/2024 |
| 09/27/2019 | 3723699 | Closed | 4A | 10/02/2019 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2024 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 06/30/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 External Low Pressure Inspection | 09/10/2025 |
| 06/30/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 External Low Pressure Inspection | 09/10/2025 |
| 06/20/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 External Low Pressure Inspection | 09/10/2025 |
| 04/25/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 External Low Pressure Inspection | 09/10/2025 |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2024 | 37029165H | Resolve | Failure To File Required Annual Boiler Inspection Reports For Low-Pressure Boiler 30000150650Y0001 In Accordance With The Rules Of The Department.1Rcny 103-01(D)(1)Requires That An Annual Inspection Report For | $312 |
| 06/26/2024 | 39117828M | Resolve | Atoi Observed Excessive Construction Dust Created From 2Nd Floor Apt In Building. Dust Observed On Floor'S 1-3 In Hallway'S, Stairwell'S/Handrail'S , Floor'S , Wall'S, And Decorative Molding'S Throughout Buildi | $0 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
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Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/11/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 07/24/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2026 | Initial | Passed |
| 03/19/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 02/20/2026 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 09/03/2025 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 07/18/2025 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
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