1601 Avenue Z
Composite verdict
HPD violation data is not available for 1601 Avenue Z — the building is classified as Class K1 (a store or retail structure) with 1 floor and 0 residential units on record, which raises a fundamental question about whether this is a legitimate residential rental at all. Rent stabilization data is also unavailable, as the BBL is not in the WoW database. The surrounding area shows a B-grade crime score (83/100, 12 incidents) and a D-grade noise rating driven by 33 residential noise complaints in the past 12 months, alongside 512 total 311 calls in the area — with illegal parking (71) and dirty conditions (45) among the top complaint types.
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- The building is classified as Class K1 (store/retail) with 0 residential units on record — can the landlord provide a Certificate of Occupancy confirming the space is legally approved for residential use?
- HPD registration data is not on file for this building — can the landlord provide their HPD registration number and a written maintenance log from the past 12 months?
- Noise data shows a D grade with 33 residential noise complaints in the past 12 months — what is the source of that noise, and how is it managed in and around the building?
- Rent stabilization data is unavailable because the BBL is not in the WoW database — is this unit rent-stabilized, and if so, what is the legal regulated rent and the rent history for the past 4 years?
- The area logged 44 General Construction/Plumbing 311 complaints nearby — is any active construction or renovation planned for this building or adjacent properties, and how would that affect the unit?
- The building was built in 1963 and is 63 years old — what major systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) have been updated, and can the landlord provide documentation of those upgrades?
- Confirm the space is physically configured as a residence — look for a legal kitchen, bathroom, proper egress windows, and ventilation consistent with a Certificate of Occupancy for residential use, not a converted retail or commercial space.
- Inspect the building's visible infrastructure given its 1963 construction: check for exposed or aging pipes, electrical panels, water staining on ceilings or walls, and any signs of deferred maintenance in common areas or the unit itself.
- Walk the immediate block at different times of day to assess the noise environment firsthand — the D-grade noise rating and 12 vehicle-related noise complaints suggest street and residential noise may be noticeable, and the area's 71 illegal parking complaints indicate active street congestion.
1601 Avenue Z sits in Brooklyn, ZIP 11235. The closest subway is Sheepshead Bay (B,Q) (2-minute walk), served by the B and Q lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 32 restaurants, 8 cafes, 10 groceries, and 2 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold (grades Pre-K to 5), a 4-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is high noise activity — 54 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 83/100 safety score.
- Feb 21, 1989
- BAYFRUIT CORP.
- BENZ JEWELERS INC.
- SEHER NEWS INC.
- P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold
- P.S. 209 Margaret Mead
- Sheepshead Bay (B,Q)
- Neck Rd (Q)
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