NYC Report Card

285 Metropolitan Avenue

A — 92.5

BROOKLYN · Metropolitan Avenue · Zip 11211

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At 285 Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn, the A-grade building (score: 92.5) faces persistent noise issues from the street and sidewalk, with residents reporting loud talking and garbage-related complaints, while graffiti and illegal dumping remain visible. Despite these concerns, crime rates in the area are remarkably low, with no recent felonies or misdemeanors reported.

Street-wide 311 complaints trend โ†’ Stable

Street-wide Crime trend 9 total

Building Details

Owner
MINNOW METROPOLITAN LLC
Building Class
C7
Units
14 units (12 residential)
Year Built (pre-war)
1910
Complaints
20 total · 1.4 complaints/unit
City Council District
District 34

HPD Violations Official city inspections

Total Violations
28
Hazardous (Class C)
7
Hazardous (Class B)
17
Non-Hazardous (Class A)
4
Open Violations
3
Rent-Impairing
6
Most Common Violations
OtherPlaster/PaintPestsDoors/LocksHeat/Hot Water
Latest inspection: 2009-03-05

Data from NYC Housing Preservation & Development (HPD). Class C = immediately hazardous.

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
0
0%
Neighbors
4
100%
Construction
1
25%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

Transit Access

100
Transit Score
Excellent
Nearest Subway
Bedford Av
282 m
Lines
L
Entrances within 1km
3
Nearest Bus Stop
DRIGGS AV/N 4 ST
68 m
Bus Route
B62

Should you live here? A — 92.5

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Noise
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Pests
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Safety
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Maintenance
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Cleanliness
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Average
4
Noise
complaints
0
Rodent/
pest issues
0
Felonies
nearby
20
Total
311 issues

311 Complaints at this address

CategoryCount
Dirty/Trash6
Other6
Noise4
Street Condition3
Air Quality1
Total20

Crime near this address

CategoryCount
Felonies0
Misdemeanors0
Violations0
Total0

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Data from NYC 311 and NYPD. Last updated 2026.