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552 Vanderbilt Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3011370047 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 100% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 0. In ZIP 11238, 51% of residential buildings hold an A and 10% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

52 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (31) · Outdoor Dining (5) · For Hire Vehicle Complaint (4) · Abandoned Bike (4) · Noise (3) · Street Condition (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1879)
NoSix or more residential units (2)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$3,185,000 $191,100
2026$3,688,000 $221,280
2027$3,898,000 $233,880

The city's market estimate has risen 22% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Alta CalidadMexicanA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayClinton-Washington Avs — C · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
7 Av — B Q · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Vanderbilt Av / Dean St — B69 · 100 ft
Citi BikeBergen St & Vanderbilt Ave · 250 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Bike facilityPainted bike lane mapped within 75 ft
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: Public School 9 The Sarah Smith Garnet School. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

552 Vanderbilt Avenue

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

52 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $1,150,000 on 2023-07-03 (lender: Ponce Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2023-07-03AL&R $1,150,000 — from 552 REALTY 1 LLC to PONCE BANK $1,150,000
2023-07-03Mortgage $1,150,000 — from 552 REALTY 1 LLC to PONCE BANK $1,150,000
2015-09-08AL&R $1,500,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to CARVER FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK $1,500,000
2015-09-08Mortgage $1,500,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to CARVER FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK $1,500,000
2010-03-02Agreement $1,130,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to MITSINIKOS, JOHN $1,130,000
2010-03-02Mortgage $220,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to MITSINIKOS, JOHN $220,000
2008-05-22Mortgage $50,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to MITSINIKOS ASSOCIATES; MITSINIKOS, JOHN $50,000
2007-12-17Mortgage $320,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to MITSINIKOS, JOHN; A/K/A MITSINIKOS ASSOCIATES $320,000
2007-12-17Agreement $1,080,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to MITSINIKOS, JOHN; A/K/A MITSINIKOS ASSOCIATES $1,080,000
2006-04-05Mortgage $760,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to MITSINKOS, JOHN $760,000
2003-08-07Mortgage $72,500 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. $72,500
2000-07-11Mortgage $190,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to GREENPOINT MORTGAGEFUNDING INC $190,000
1990-03-06Mortgage $217,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to CALLAS, GEORGE $217,000

Ten-year activity

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YearHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
20171304
20183025
20197007
20206006
20215005
20225005
2023185023
2024180119
2025190120
202682212
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The last 12 months — 16 records

DateRecord
2026-09-28Restaurant inspection: ALTA CALIDAD — grade A
2026-09-27311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-08-29311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-07-03Restaurant inspection: ALTA CALIDAD
2026-05-17311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-04-22311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2026-04-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-03-23311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Horn
2026-03-11TL&R — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to CAPITAL ONE N.A.; GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.
2026-03-11TL&R — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to CAPITAL ONE N.A.; GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.
2026-03-01311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2026-01-27311: Snow or Ice — Sidewalk
2025-12-31311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2025-12-09311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2025-10-23311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2025-10-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-28Restaurant inspection: ALTA CALIDAD — grade A
2026-09-27311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-08-29311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-07-03Restaurant inspection: ALTA CALIDAD
2026-05-17311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-04-22311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2026-04-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-03-23311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Horn
2026-03-11TL&R — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to CAPITAL ONE N.A.; GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.
2026-03-11TL&R — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to CAPITAL ONE N.A.; GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.
2026-03-01311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2026-01-27311: Snow or Ice — Sidewalk
2025
2025-12-31311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2025-12-09311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2025-10-23311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2025-10-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2025-10-09311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2025-10-03311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2025-07-13311: Abandoned Bike — Chained to Public Property
2025-07-03311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2025-06-03311: Abandoned Bike — Chained to Public Property
2025-05-19311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2025-05-07311: Abandoned Bike — Chained to Public Property
2025-04-21311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2025-04-15Restaurant inspection: ALTA CALIDAD — grade A
2025-04-10311: Abandoned Bike — Chained to Public Property
2025-03-30311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2025-03-14311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2025-03-03311: Illegal Posting — Poster or Sign
2025-02-14311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2025-02-07311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2025-01-18311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2024
2024-12-31311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-11-13311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2024-11-12311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2024-11-07311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2024-10-30311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2024-10-29311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2024-10-28311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2024-10-24311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2024-10-24311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2024-10-24311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2024-10-24311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-10-23311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2024-10-09311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2024-09-15311: Street Condition — Plate Condition - Shifted
2024-06-29311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2024-06-14Restaurant inspection: ALTA CALIDAD
2024-06-03311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2024-05-04311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2024-05-01311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023
2023-12-23311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-11-30311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-11-13311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2023-11-02311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-11-01311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-11-01311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-11-01311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-09-28311: Street Sign - Missing — No Parking, Standing, Stopping
2023-09-28311: Street Condition — Line/Marking - Faded
2023-09-27311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2023-09-12311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2023-09-05Mortgage satisfied — from STA,EMINIS, NIKOLAS to CAPITAL ONE NA; GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING INC
2023-07-03AL&R $1,150,000 — from 552 REALTY 1 LLC to PONCE BANK$1,150,000
2023-07-03Mortgage $1,150,000 — from 552 REALTY 1 LLC to PONCE BANK$1,150,000
2023-07-03Deed — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to 552 REALTY 1 LLC
2023-06-20Deed transfer (nominal price)
2023-06-16311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-06-16311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-05-18311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2023-05-03311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-03-16311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2023-03-14311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2023-03-07311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2022
2022-10-30311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2022-04-20311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2022-03-08311: Street Condition — Plate Condition - Noisy
2022-02-28311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2022-01-13311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2021
2021-06-13311: Street Condition — Pothole
2021-06-06311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2021-02-26311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2021-02-05311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2021-02-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2020
2020-12-28311: Dirty Conditions — E1 Improper Disposal
2020-11-23311: Water System — Dirty Water (WE)
2020-10-11311: Litter Basket / Request — 10 Litter Basket / Request
2020-09-29311: Litter Basket / Request — 10 Litter Basket / Request
2020-09-25311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-03-05311: Water System — Dirty Water (WE)
2019
2019-07-03311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2019-07-03311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2019-07-03311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2019-06-02311: Derelict Bicycle — 14B Derelict Bicycle
2019-02-16311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2019-02-16311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint
2019-01-10311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2018
2018-12-07311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2018-12-07311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Passenger
2018-11-08311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint
2018-03-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-02-22Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2017
2017-08-01311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint
2017-04-14TL&R — from CARVER FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK to STAMENIS, NIKOLAS
2017-04-14Mortgage satisfied — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to CARVER FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
2017-04-04Mortgage satisfied — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to CARVER FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
2016
2016-09-25311: Sanitation Condition — 12 Dead Animals
2016-07-15311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint
2016-06-23311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2016-03-01311: Street Sign - Missing — Other/Unknown
2015
2015-09-08AL&R $1,500,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to CARVER FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK$1,500,000
2015-09-08Mortgage $1,500,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to CARVER FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK$1,500,000
2015-08-28Mortgage satisfied — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.
2015-08-28TL&R — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING INC
2014
2014-07-08FDNY inspection (RISK)
2014-03-14Mortgage satisfied — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to MITSINIKOS, JOHN
2013
2013-09-03Permit EQ — ISSUED
2013-06-21311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2013-06-18Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-05-30Permit DM — ISSUED
2013-05-15Job filed: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FILED UNDER APPL # 302206226. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$3,000
2012
2012-01-25311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RB Missed Recycling - M/G/Pl
2011
2011-10-24DOB violation LANDMK:
2011-10-24DOB violation LANDMK:
2011-10-24DOB violation LANDMK:
2011-09-10311: General Construction/Plumbing — Landmark Bldg - Illegal Work
2011-09-10311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2011-09-10DOB complaint, category ?
2011-08-25Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-06-01Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2011-05-02DOB complaint, category ?
2011-04-21Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2011-02-17311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-02-17Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-02-17DOB complaint, category ?
2011-01-04311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2010
2010-12-13LDMK — from PROSPECT HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT
2010-07-24311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2010-03-02Agreement $1,130,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to MITSINIKOS, JOHN$1,130,000
2010-03-02Mortgage $220,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to MITSINIKOS, JOHN$220,000
2010-03-02PAT — from MITSINIKOS, JOHN to FRANK, ESQ., ROBERT G
2009
2009-02-22ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT. UPON INSPECTION AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS DEMOLITION OF 1STY GARAGE IS DOWN SLAB, DOB PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF DEMOL$1,600
2008
2008-05-22Mortgage $50,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to MITSINIKOS ASSOCIATES; MITSINIKOS, JOHN$50,000
2007
2007-12-17Mortgage $320,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to MITSINIKOS, JOHN; A/K/A MITSINIKOS ASSOCIATES$320,000
2007-12-17Agreement $1,080,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to MITSINIKOS, JOHN; A/K/A MITSINIKOS ASSOCIATES$1,080,000
2007-10-23Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-03-02Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-02-12Job filed: DM
2007-02-12Job filed: DM
2006
2006-08-08Job filed: INSTALLATION OF RANGE HOOD FIRE EXTINGUSHING SYSTEM REPLACING EXISTING SYSTEM, AND INSTALLATION OF GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR O$5,000
2006-08-08Job filed: INSTALLATION OF RANGE HOOD FIRE EXTINGUSHING SYSTEM REPLACING EXISTING SYSTEM, AND INSTALLATION OF GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR O$5,000
2006-05-26DOB complaint, category ?
2006-04-05Mortgage $760,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to MITSINKOS, JOHN$760,000
2006-03-28DOB complaint, category ?
2003
2003-08-07AL&R — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.
2003-08-07Mortgage $72,500 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.$72,500
2003-08-07Agreement — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.
2000
2000-07-11Mortgage assigned — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to GREENPOINT MORTGAGEFUNDING INC
2000-07-11Mortgage $190,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to GREENPOINT MORTGAGEFUNDING INC$190,000
2000-07-11Mortgage satisfied — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to CALLAS, GEORGE
1996
1996-10-31EASE — from STAMENIS, NICHOLAS to NEW YORK TELEPHONE COMPANY
1991
1991-08-26Permit EW — ISSUED
1990
1990-06-05DOB complaint, category ?
1990-03-06Deed — from CALLAS, GEORGE to STAMENIS, NIKOLAS
1990-03-06Mortgage $217,000 — from STAMENIS, NIKOLAS to CALLAS, GEORGE$217,000
1981
1981-10-07Deed — from CALLAS GEORGE; KOURKOUMELIS SPIROS to CALLAS GEORGE
1977
1977-04-29Deed — from WILSON MILDRED DECD ADMINISTRATRIX OF to KOURKOMELIS SPIROS; CALLAS GEORGE

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