How well maintained is this building?

There are 45 open HPD violations on record, including 11 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).

Is this building rent-stabilized?

Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.

How noisy is this building?

Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.

How responsive is management to problems?

Resolved violations at this building closed in about 369 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.

What does it cost to live here?

We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Kensington is about $2,800/month for a one-bedroom.

502 Ditmas Avenue

Kensington·Brooklyn

🔴7 Pest Alerts

⚪Pre-War

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated 12 hours ago

Sources: NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Housing Preservation & Development +1 more

Building overview

Area Avg$2,8001-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations11 critical

BuildingWalk-up

Data as of Sep 1, 2026

Building Quality

How is this calculated?

0.0/ 10Significant Issues

Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.

Unit Value

How is this calculated?

Limited data — verify with a tour.

Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.

Highlights

What's great about this place

Pre-war character
Built in 1931
Quieter than average for the neighborhood
0 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Open critical violations
11 Class C (immediately hazardous)
Significant issues across building data
See violation history below for details

How we pick these

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About this building

A 4-story building located in Kensington, containing 34 residential units. Built in 1931.

Neighborhood

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The neighborhood: Kensington

Brooklyn · 6,648 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $2,800 1BR · $3,144 2BR

6thAvCulver

3 subway stations nearby

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Available Units

0 active

No past listings.

Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.

Safety & Violations

Safety Record

Active Violations

Higher than typical for this neighborhood (45 vs 1 average per building).

Top issues

Lead Paint11
Structural9
Pests7

Severity Key

Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)

Show Critical Only (Class C)

Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 12A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 13, 2026Class C
Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDENT MARTERAL AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Aug 13, 2026Class C
Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE ROOF , AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, 4th STORY
May 12, 2026Class C
Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE UPPER SASH 1ST WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST, IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST
May 12, 2026Class C
Mold
C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT AT WASTE COLLECTIONS AREA AND THE REAR SECTIONS, YARD AT EAST
May 8, 2026Class C

Market Value Estimate

Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Sep 1, 2026.

Comp Matrix

Unit Type	This Bldg	Area Avg	Diff.
Studio	—	$2,650	—
1 Bed	—	$2,800	—
2 Bed	—	$3,143.5	—
3+ Bed	—	$4,000	—

Value Verdict

Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.

Rent vs. Buy Analysis

No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.

Management & Operations

Management & Performance

Owner/Operator

ESTIE REALTY CO

Responsiveness Score

369days

Average time to resolve violations

Slower than NYC average (45 days)

We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.

Living here — quick answers

Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.

How well maintained is this building?: There are 45 open HPD violations on record, including 11 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
Is this building rent-stabilized?: Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
How noisy is this building?: Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
How responsive is management to problems?: Resolved violations at this building closed in about 369 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
What does it cost to live here?: We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Kensington is about $2,800/month for a one-bedroom.

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