501 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224

501 Surf Avenue, a 24-story, 735-unit residential building in Brighton Beach built in 1964, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in June 2025, there were two associated complaints about pest infestations, one resulting in violations being issued. In early 2025, there were access issues preventing HPD inspections of water leaks, paint/plaster issues, and window frame problems. The building faced multiple heat and hot water complaints in February 2025, with HPD unable to gain access to apartments for verification.

The property has a history of elevator maintenance challenges, with violations in 2024 and 2023 related to fire service inoperability and various elevator system issues. Building inspections in 2024 revealed multiple violations in Apartment 6G, including water leaks and damaged plaster, while Apartment 10F had issues with floor tiles. Three Class C violations were issued in September 2024 regarding self-closing doors in public hall areas. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations since 2019 and most rodent inspections since 2015 have passed, there was one instance of rat activity noted in September 2022.

Recent permit activity shows regular maintenance and repair work, with several construction-related permits issued in 2023-2025. The building's elevator system appears to receive ongoing attention, with multiple permits related to elevator work issued in 2024. The property owner has generally responded to violations, with many being closed or resolved, though some remain open as of the latest records. The most recent building-wide inspection results regarding conditions or violations are not specified in the provided data, but regular inspections and complaint responses indicate ongoing management oversight.