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878 Metropolitan Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3029160032 · 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, AEP2.2
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 80% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 3.1. In ZIP 11211, 58% of residential buildings hold an A and 7% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
B
C

Among 46,798 6-24-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

5 service requests in the last three years. Most common: PAINT/PLASTER (1) · UNSANITARY CONDITION (1) · FLOORING/STAIRS (1) · Blocked Driveway (1) · Water System (1).

Filed construction activity

$10,900 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (3 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

NoBuilt before 1974 (2015)
YesSix or more residential units (7)
Yes421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

2 of 3 signals present. Buildings receiving 421-a or J-51 benefits are generally required to register their units as rent-stabilized for the duration of the benefit. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)878 METRO HOLDINGS LLC
Head officerANTHONY GURINO
Managing agentALG NY MANAGEMENT
Last registered2025-07-30

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,727,000 $777,150
2026$1,641,000 $738,450
2027$1,695,000 $762,750

The city's market estimate has fallen 2% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Tax exemptions on the roll: 421A 25 YR NO CAP

Flood exposure

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

Hurricane evacuation zone 6 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

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

SubwayGrand St — L · 850 ft straight-line (about a 4-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: Kingsland Av / Maspeth Av — B24 · 550 ft
Citi BikeSharon St & Olive St · 450 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 132 The Conselyea 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

878 Metropolitan Avenue

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

5 311 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.

The landlord's report card

Managed by ALG NY MANAGEMENT — 21 buildings, 249 units. Grades across the portfolio: A16 · B4 · F1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
1255 Bushwick Avenue BK32 A
100 Engert Avenue BK31 A
63-34 Fresh Pond Road QN28 A
84-23 103 Avenue QN18 A
91 Metropolitan Avenue BK13 B
1308 Southern Boulevard BX12 A
158 Broadway BK12 A
163 Beach 96 Street QN11 B
63-16 Forest Parkway QN10 A
65 Clifton Place BK10 A
215 Cornelia Street BK10 A
1060 Jefferson Avenue BK10 A
813 Jefferson Avenue BK8 A
340 Eldert Street BK8 A
251 Devoe Street BK7 B
878 Metropolitan Avenue BK7 A
880 Metropolitan Avenue BK7 A
183 Beach 101 Street QN7 B
350 Hooper Street BK4 A
840 Halsey Street BK3 A
1317 Boston Road BX1 F

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $3,672,591 on 2020-03-11 (lender: TD Bank,na), covering 3 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2020-03-11AL&R $8,250,000 — from 878 METRO HOLDINGS LLC to TD BANK,NA $8,250,000
2020-03-11Mortgage $3,672,592 — from 878 METRO HOLDINGS LLC to TD BANK,NA $3,672,592
2020-03-11Agreement $8,250,000 — from 878 METRO HOLDINGS LLC to TD BANK,NA $8,250,000
2017-03-20Agreement $4,850,000 — from 880 METRO REALTY LLC; 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC to SIGNATURE BANK $4,850,000
2017-03-20AL&R $4,850,000 — from 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 880 METRO REALTY LLC to SIGNATURE BANK $4,850,000
2017-03-20Mortgage $37,500 — from 880 METRO REALTY LLC; 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC to SIGNATURE BANK $37,500
2015-01-02AL&R $1,250,000 — from 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 880 METRO REALTY LLC; 882 METRO REALTY LLC; 253 DEVOE REALTY LLC to VALLEY NATIONAL BANK $1,250,000
2015-01-02AL&R $3,750,000 — from 882 METRO REALTY LLC; 880 METRO REALTY LLC; 253 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC to VALLEY NATIONAL BANK $3,750,000
2015-01-02Mortgage $3,750,000 — from 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 882 METRO REALTY LLC; 253 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 880 METRO REALTY LLC to VALLEY NATIONAL BANK $3,750,000
2015-01-02Mortgage $1,250,000 — from 880 METRO REALTY LLC; 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 882 METRO REALTY LLC; 253 DEVOE REALTY LLC to VALLEY NATIONAL BANK $1,250,000
2013-12-17Deed $2,500,000 — from J.T. SMITH & SONS REALTY CORP. to 880 METRO REALTY LLC $2,500,000

Ten-year activity

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ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
20175128016
2018222006
2019024006
20200067013
2021024006
2022006006
2023003014
2024006017
2025005005
2026000000
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The last 12 months — 3 records

DateRecord
2025-12-18311: Water System — Dirty Water (WE)
2025-12-02Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-15311: Blocked Driveway — No Access

The full timeline

2025
2025-12-18311: Water System — Dirty Water (WE)
2025-12-02Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-15311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2025-06-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-06-13HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2024
2024-09-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-07-02Tenant complaint: FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR
2024-07-02Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD
2024-07-02Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
2024-07-02311: FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR
2024-07-02311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD
2024-07-02311: PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
2023
2023-12-14Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-05-02311: Illegal Parking — Paper License Plates
2023-01-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-01-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022
2022-08-23311: Homeless Person Assistance
2022-04-25Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2022-04-25311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2022-03-14Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-03-10HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022-03-09311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2021
2021-09-12311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Trespassing
2021-08-23311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2021-06-02311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2021-06-02DOB complaint, category ?
2021-02-05311: Real Time Enforcement — Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling
2021-02-05DOB complaint, category ?
2020
2020-12-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020-12-04311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-09-12311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-08-12311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-08-03311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-04-24311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-03-11AL&R $8,250,000 — from 878 METRO HOLDINGS LLC to TD BANK,NA$8,250,000
2020-03-11Deed — from 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 880 METRO REALTY LLC to 878 METRO HOLDINGS LLC
2020-03-11TL&R — from SIGNATURE BANK to 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 880 METRO REALTY LLC
2020-03-11Mortgage assigned — from SIGNATURE BANK to TD BANK,NA
2020-03-11Mortgage $3,672,592 — from 878 METRO HOLDINGS LLC to TD BANK,NA$3,672,592
2020-03-11Agreement $8,250,000 — from 878 METRO HOLDINGS LLC to TD BANK,NA$8,250,000
2020-03-02Deed transfer (nominal price)
2019
2019-12-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-07-26311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2019-05-30311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2019-05-30DOB complaint, category ?
2019-04-08FDNY inspection (RISK)
2019-01-22Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-08-03FDNY inspection (STRUC_INT_3)
2018-06-04311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-06-03311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-05-04Certificate of occupancy Final
2018-03-26FDNY inspection (RISK)
2018-01-26Certificate of occupancy Temporary
2017
2017-10-27Certificate of occupancy Temporary
2017-10-15311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2017-07-28Certificate of occupancy Temporary
2017-05-19SAGE — from 253 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 880 METRO REALTY LLC; 882 METRO REALTY LLC; 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC
2017-05-01Certificate of occupancy Temporary
2017-04-25311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2017-03-20Mortgage assigned — from VALLEY NATIONAL BANK to SIGNATURE BANK
2017-03-20TL&R — from 880 METRO REALTY LLC; 253 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 882 METRO REALTY LLC to VALLEY NATIONAL BANK
2017-03-20Mortgage assigned — from VALLEY NATIONAL BANK to SIGNATURE BANK
2017-03-20Agreement $4,850,000 — from 880 METRO REALTY LLC; 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$4,850,000
2017-03-20AL&R $4,850,000 — from 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 880 METRO REALTY LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$4,850,000
2017-03-20Mortgage $37,500 — from 880 METRO REALTY LLC; 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$37,500
2017-03-20TL&R — from 253 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 882 METRO REALTY LLC; 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 880 METRO REALTY LLC to VALLEY NATIONAL BANK
2017-02-21FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2017-01-31Certificate of occupancy Temporary
2017-01-26Permit PL — ISSUED
2016
2016-12-20FDNY inspection (STRUC_INT)
2016-12-19FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-10-28FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-10-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-10-05Job filed: THIS APPLICATION IS BEING FILED TO ADD BL WORK TYPE IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB # 320594674.$1,000
2016-10-05Job filed: THIS APPLICATION IS BEING FILED TO ADD BL WORK TYPE IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB # 320594674.$1,000
2016-08-19FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-08-11Permit PL — ISSUED
2016-07-01FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-06-01Job filed: AUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTION AND SPRINKLER ALARM$8,900
2016-05-27FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-04-29FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-03-29FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-03-04FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-02-02FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-01-13311: Miscellaneous Categories — Inspection Work Order (DOB)
2016-01-13DOB complaint, category ?
2016-01-08FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-01-07ECB CLASS - 2 violation: SEC. 3307.6.5 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION BENEATH SIDEWALK SHED AS REQUIRED BY CODE. NOTE: SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED UND
2015
2015-12-11FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-11-24FDNY inspection (STRUC_INT)
2015-11-23FDNY inspection (STRUC_INT)
2015-11-23Permit EQ — ISSUED
2015-11-19Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2014 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2015-11-16FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-11-12Permit NB — ISSUED
2015-11-12Permit EQ — ISSUED
2015-10-16FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-09-15FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-09-14Permit FO — ISSUED
2015-09-14Permit NB — ISSUED
2015-09-11Permit FO — ISSUED
2015-08-29311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — After Hours Work - Illegal
2015-08-29DOB complaint, category ?
2015-08-15311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — After Hours Work - Illegal
2015-08-15DOB complaint, category ?
2015-08-14FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-07-17FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-06-22FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-05-08FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-04-18311: Noise — Noise: Jack Hammering (NC2)
2015-04-17Permit EQ — ISSUED
2015-04-14Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2014 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2015-04-14Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2014 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2015-04-06FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-04-04311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — After Hours Work - Illegal
2015-04-04DOB complaint, category ?
2015-03-10FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-02-13Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-02-05Permit PL — ISSUED
2015-01-27FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-01-12FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-01-02AL&R $1,250,000 — from 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 880 METRO REALTY LLC; 882 METRO REALTY LLC; 253 DEVOE REALTY LLC to VALLEY NATIONAL BANK$1,250,000
2015-01-02AL&R $3,750,000 — from 882 METRO REALTY LLC; 880 METRO REALTY LLC; 253 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC to VALLEY NATIONAL BANK$3,750,000
2015-01-02Mortgage $3,750,000 — from 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 882 METRO REALTY LLC; 253 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 880 METRO REALTY LLC to VALLEY NATIONAL BANK$3,750,000
2015-01-02Mortgage $1,250,000 — from 880 METRO REALTY LLC; 251 DEVOE REALTY LLC; 882 METRO REALTY LLC; 253 DEVOE REALTY LLC to VALLEY NATIONAL BANK$1,250,000
2014
2014-12-22Job filed: HEREWITH FILED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT BUILDING IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB APPLICATION #320594674. (1) WATER SERVICE MAIN FILE$1,000
2014-12-22Job filed: HEREWITH FILED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT BUILDING IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB APPLICATION #320594674. (1) WATER SERVICE MAIN FILE$1,000
2014-12-15FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2014-12-06311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2014-11-28FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2014-11-17FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2014-11-03FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2014-10-19FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2014-10-16Permit EQ — ISSUED
2014-10-16Permit FO — ISSUED
2014-10-16Permit FO — ISSUED
2014-10-16Permit NB — ISSUED
2014-09-11CERT — from RIDGE ABSTRACT CORP.
2014-09-11ZONE — from 882 METRO REALTY, LLC
2014-07-29Job filed: BUILDER'S PAVING PLAN FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB#S 320594674 & 320594683 TOTAL FRONTAGE = 50 FEET
2014-07-28Job filed: SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION FILED FOR PLUMBING & MECHANICAL SYSTEMS DESIGN IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB# 320594674 INDICATING JOHN BECKER PE AS ENGINEER
2014-07-17ZONE — from 880 METRO REALTY LLC
2014-07-17CERT — from RIDGE ABSTRACT CORP.
2014-07-17ZONE — from 880 METRO REALTY LLC
2014-07-17CERT — from RIDGE ABSTRACT CORP.
2014-07-17ZONE — from 880 METRO REALTY LLC
2014-07-17CERT — from RIDGE ABSTRACT CORP.
2014-07-17ZONE — from 880 METRO REALTY LLC
2014-07-17CERT — from RIDGE ABSTRACT CORP.
2014-06-24Job filed: SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION FILED FOR SUPPORT OF EXCAVATION(SOE),FOUNDATION & STRUCTURAL SYSTEM DESIGN IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB#320594674 INDICATING JOHN
2014-05-19ZONE — from 880 METRO REALTY LLC
2014-05-19CERT — from RIDGE ABSTRACT CORP.
2014-02-12Job filed: CONSTRUCT NEW FOUR(4) STORY WITH CELLAR (7) FAMILY MULTIPLE DWELLING
2014-02-07311: Snow — E9 Snow / Icy Sidewalk
2014-01-14311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2013
2013-12-17Deed $2,500,000 — from J.T. SMITH & SONS REALTY CORP. to 880 METRO REALTY LLC$2,500,000
2013-10-04Mortgage satisfied — from J.T. SMITH & SONS REALTY CORP to GREENPOINT ''3''; HUM REALTY CORP
2010
2010-02-09311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2009
2009-01-16Job filed: PROPOSED EXTERIOR MASONRY LOADING DOCK$20,000
2008
2008-08-04DOB violation C:
2008-08-03DOB complaint, category ?
1979
1979-01-15Mortgage assigned — from HUM RLTY CORP to GREENPOINT 3
1979-01-15Mortgage assigned — from HUM RLTY CORP to GREEN POINT 3
1978
1978-10-30RTXL — from HALLORAN THOMAS E JR DECD
1978-01-09Mortgage — from JT SMITH & SONS REALTY CORP to HUM REALTY CORP
1978-01-09Deed — from HUM REALTY CORP to J T SMITH & SON RLTY CORP
1977
1977-03-11RTXL — from HALLORAN JR THOMAS E DEC
1976
1976-11-10Deed — from HALLORAN THOMAS E JR DECD; HALLORAN MARGARET PA SOLE DEVISEE; HALLORAN ROBERT J to HUM RLTY CORP
1976-11-10Mortgage — from HUM RLTY CORP to GREEN POINT SAVS BK

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