Brooklyn · Block 2812 · Lot 26 · 11222

521 Varick Avenue

1 floors · 1,600 sq ft · built 1990 · class E9 · owner of record: Cardinal Development Properties Ltd.

6open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
794dto Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 63 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 1 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 794 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (4)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Nov 3, 2012Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN EXTERIOR SIGN BACK BOARD & FABRIC COVERING HAS TORN AWAY FROM THE STEEL STRUCTURES. REMEDY: MAINTAIN SIGN & STEEL STRUCTURES. REMEDY: MAINTAIN SIGN & STEEL BRACKETS.
#34957975M
Mar 11, 2013
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jan 26, 2012Signs CLASS - 1
"OAC SIGN STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTED W/O PERMIT." (LEFT) REMEDY: REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN.
#34949135J
Jun 8, 2012
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jan 26, 2012Signs CLASS - 1
"OAC SIGN STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTED W/O PERMIT." (RIGHT) REMEDY: REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN.
#34949136L
Mar 7, 2013
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jun 8, 2011Construction CLASS - 2
WORK W/O PERMIT.WORK NOTED OBSERVATION MADE @ GROUND FLR & MEZZANINE HOT & COLD WATER LINES RAN W/ PVC DRAINAGE PIPING CAN FOR 2 1/5 BATHS HAVING 2 FIXTURES.LAVATORY & TOILETS.ALSO INSTALLATION OF 1 ELECTRIC WA
#34900919K
Jul 25, 2011
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (0)

None open.

DOB NOW Safety (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 8, 2026Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 1)
Active
Jan 15, 2014AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (0)

None open.

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City records as of Oct 29, 2026, 5:41 AM ET. BBL 3028120026.

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