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505 Elmwood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

8
DOB Complaints
95
311 Housing Calls
78
Housing Violations
5
Permits

Risk Assessment

40
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 40% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 505 Elmwood Avenue

The 65-unit, 6-story apartment building at 505 Elmwood Avenue in Midwood, owned by Tomas Rosenthal and constructed in 1938, has experienced recurring heating and hot water system issues in recent months. Between January 23 and February 2, 2025, nine emergency complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints recorded as duplicates for the entire building. An earlier issue with heating was noted in December 2024.

The building also has an active environmental control board violation from February 2024 regarding an approximately 3' x 10' open ceiling section in Apartment 5G and corroded gas piping due to water leakage, though the latter violation is marked as resolved with a penalty of $312. Additional significant past issues include lead paint hazards identified in December 2024 requiring remediation in Apartment 6K, multiple building shaking and structural stability complaints in early 2025, and a temporary sprinkler system non-compliance in the basement laundry area with commercial dryers in May 2023. The building's maintenance history shows a combination of prompt responses and recurring issues.

While there have been multiple successful inspections for rodent activity between 2018-2022, the building experienced pest management challenges, with documented bedbug infestations in 2019, 2020, and 2022. Recent inspections and violations related to lead paint, water systems, and building structure suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has undergone various permit issuances between 2020-2022 for unknown scope of work, and while some violations have been resolved, others remain active or were dismissed for various reasons. The most recent structural stability complaints in March and June 2025 were inspected but found to have no violations warranting further action.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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505 Elmwood Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 65
Year built 1938
Total area 67500 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
78
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
95
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
5
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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505 Elmwood Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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505 Elmwood 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 505 Elmwood 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
2025-01-292025-02-02Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-232025-01-28Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-242025-01-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-242025-01-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-242025-01-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 505 Elmwood 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
2024-12-14ACloseNone6K§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 6K, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-14CCloseNone6K§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6K, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-14CCloseNone6K§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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 FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6K, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-14CCloseNone6K§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE -CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE TESTED LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES FOR APARTMENT AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, POSITIVE LEAD-BASED PAINT IN AN APARTMENT WITH A CHILD UNDER SIX LOCATED AT APT 6K, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-14BCloseNone6K§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GROUT CERAMIC TILES AROUND THE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6K, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 505 Elmwood Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-29 08:09HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-25 15:11HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-25 15:11HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-25 07:20HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-24 15:35HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 505 Elmwood Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-06-18CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2025-06-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-06-19)
2025-03-26CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2025-03-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-27)
39854482024-11-25CLOSEDLocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2025-03-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-25)
39481432024-02-20CLOSEDBuilding Under Structural Monitoring2024-09-18N2 (2024-09-18)
39480272024-02-20CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-02-20Oath Violation Served (2024-02-20)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 505 Elmwood Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-05-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2025-08-08
2024-02-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED IN APT 5G, OPEN CEILING EXPOSING FLOOR JOISTS TRIPLED, WITH MULTIPLE BOLTS ON BOTH SIDE. INSTALLED STEEL TECO'S ON BRIDGING AND OBSERVED NAILS MISSING ON ONE SIDE.OK TO DISMISS. ENGINEER'S REPORT RECEIVED & ACCEPTED2024-09-18
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 907901522023-10-13
2023-05-18V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDI OBSERVED IN BASEMENT AREA NO SPRINKLER COVERAGE FOR SEVERAL COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC DRYERS...YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO IMMEDIATELY CORRECT THE ABOVE CONDITION(S) BY RETAINING A LIE. PROFESSIONAL TO PERFORM ALL WORK NECESSARY TO RESTORE THE NON COMPLIANT CONDITION(S) TO A CODE COMPLIANT STATE.OKAY TO DISMISS DOB AS PER INSPECTION CODUCTED ON 7/29/23 BY INSPECTOR 35912023-07-21
2020-09-10V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 11/27/2020 BY:MILENNIUM BORIS EVELKIN, CERT #5560012021-01-12
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 505 Elmwood 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 505 Elmwood 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
2024-12-010002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-011102021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-010002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-012202019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 505 Elmwood Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-08-04InitialPassed
2019-12-04InitialRat Activity
2018-04-20InitialPassed
2018-01-23InitialRat Activity
2017-11-13ComplianceFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 505 Elmwood 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 505 Elmwood 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 505 Elmwood Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-02-2039106392R505 AVENUE REALTY LLC HAMIN APT 5G,IN KITCHEN AREA,CEILING OPEN APPROXIMATELY 3' X 10'MISSING FINISH. OBSERVED STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO JOIST WITH BOLTING ADDITIONAL JOIST PIECES TO EXISTING JOIST, TECO'S INSTALLED., REPAIR AND/REPLACEACTIVE1250.01250.0
2023-05-1839086672X505 AVENUE REALTY LLC HAMI OBSERVED IN BASEMENT LAUNDRY ROOM AREA SEVERAL COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC DRYERS AND NO SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND/OR AROUND AREA WHICH IS PROHIBITED AND NOT CODE COMPLAINT AS PER BC 903.2.11.13... CEASE USED DRYERS AT TIRESOLVE2500.00.0
2023-05-1839086628Z505 AVENUE REALTY LLC HAMI OBSERVED IN APT 5G CORRODED GAS PIPING DUE TO A WATER LEAK WHICH IS PROHIBITED AND NOT CODE COMPLAINT AS PER FGC 403.7 GAS WAS LOCKED OFF AT METER IN BASEMENT PRIOR TO OUR INSPECTION..., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEACTIVE312.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 505 Elmwood 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 505 Elmwood 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 505 Elmwood 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 505 Elmwood Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 505 Elmwood Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 505 Elmwood 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 505 Elmwood Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 505 Elmwood Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 505 Elmwood 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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