540 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00186-0012Map
Owner of record: 540 Atlantic Realty LLC
540 Atlantic Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 2024 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 159 residential units across 8 floors. The owner of record is 540 Atlantic Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on September 14, 2026. 4 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 116
- ECB violations
- 53
- HPD complaints
- 36
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 6
- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the bath tub in the bathroom located at apt n610, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt N610
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking behind the sink in the kitchen located at apt n610, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt N610
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electro magnetic locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Provide security in event of a power outage by means of a heavy duty key operated lockset at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 11, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Apr 15, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 116
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 7, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2016
Feb 16, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 28, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Aug 1, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 16, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 4, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 23, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 53
- Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of an active new-building job site, i observed workers on the first floor and in the basement performing sheetrock, insulation, and tiling. a makeshift platform was constructed usin
Jan 15, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3314.4.8_during my inspection of an active jobsite for a 8-story new building (nb), i observed the supported scaffold at exposures #1,3. the scaffold had loose planks, loose nettings, missing safety pins and
Mar 24, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3303.7.2_ during my inspection of an active job site for a 8-story new building (nb), i observed inadequate fire extinguishers. specifically, there were missing safety pins, old or damaged units, and extingu
Mar 24, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
During my inspection at the active job site of a 8-story nb , i observed numerous areas with unsafe/damage extension cables with exposed wires. this condition poses a significant risk of electrical shock, poten
Mar 24, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000008838n0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Dec 16, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved documents and/or amendment. as notedat time of my inspection, observed that formwork for celler overall onexposure #4 was not built as per drawing or details, formwork was buil
Dec 5, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
At the time of my inspection of a 8 story new building, i observed concrete truck pouring concrete at exposure #1 north tower 1st floor decking and there was a skid steer backfilling pits under sidewalk, upon r
Nov 25, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
At the time of my inspection, i observed concrete pump truck pouring concrete at exposure #1 and boom truck at exposure #3 hoisting materials, yodock barriers was not interlocked have no chain link fence on top
Nov 25, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3308.6.1.1 during construction. at time of inspection of proposed 8 story new building at roof level above 75 feet during active construction no horizontal netting was observed at exposure #3 of south tower
Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
3308.6.1.4.1 supported scaffold alternative. at time of my inspection observed: proposed 8 story nb, at 8 fl. decking level 75 feet height approx. missing/inadequate horizontal netting or alternative, supported
Nov 13, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
At time of inspection of an active demolition job site of a 5 story building at 5th floor observed work not conforming to approved demo plans. missing scaffolding at exposure # 3&4. removal of concrete slab not
Aug 12, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3303.3 watchperson.@inactive 5story nb site over 5k sqft footprint interior&exterior phase i checked perimeters, yelled into site, knock on fences+gate ,called nb gc+super on records ,&waited reasonable time
Aug 10, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Demolition of 5 story building . observed at time of inspection :active site and permit cp present upon review cs log book was noted adrees 525 pacific st and 540 atlantic ave , some dates does not have cs chec
Jul 8, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Demolition of 5 story building. observed: active site and permit cp present upon inspection of sws was noted sws erected on exposure 1 not in compliance with approved documents , additional gates , wrong place
Jul 8, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Demolition of 5 story building : observed : active site and permit . cp present upon inspection was noted : missing fire extinguishers on cellar 3,4,and 5 th floor contrary to nyc fire code , creating hazardous
Jul 8, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Respondent failed to correct the violation condition and file a certificate of correction under ac 28-204.2 for violation # 039527458x issued on 04/10/2024, at the time of the inspection, i observed an inactiv
Jun 5, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Respondent failed to correct the violation condition and file a certificate of correction under ac 28-204.2 for violation # 039527450l issued on 04/10/2024, at the time of the inspection, i observed an inactive
Jun 5, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Respondent failed to correct the violation condition and file a certificate of correction under ac 28-204.2 for violation # 039527449y issued on 04/10/2024, at the time of the inspection, i observed an inactive
Jun 5, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Respondent failed to correct the violation condition and file a certificate of correction under ac 28-204.2 for violation # 039527461r issued on 04/10/2024, at the time of the inspection, i observed an inactive
Jun 5, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Respondent failed to correct the violation condition and file a certificate of correction under ac 28-204.2 for violation # 039527446z issued on 04/10/2024, at the time of the inspection, i observed an inactive
Jun 5, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed: no sidewalk shed installed at exposure# 1 roof was partially demolished on a 5 stories existing building 68 feet height, fence as a public protection 12' from edge of building. c
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.1.2 fire code. at time of inspection observed: torch operations at exposure# 2 on an existing 1 story building. upon request for hot work operations permit, none was provided. creating a potential fire and
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.1.2 fire code. at time of inspection observed: torch operations at exposure# 2 on the roof level of an existing 1 story building. no fire guard was present on the same level of torch operations in progress
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed: 1 story fully demolished building at corner exposure# 1-4 and corner exposure# 2-3 contrary to demolition sequence approved drawings dm-104.00. creating an unsafe condition for p
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed: no overhead protection installed at exposure# 2-4 roof and parapet wall was partially demolished on a 1 and 5 stories existing building. creating a potential safety hazardous con
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
3306.9.8.3 glass. at time of inspection observed: window glass still in place at expo# 1 interior and partial roof demolition already start on 5 stories existing building contrary to code. during demolition ope
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
3309.10 protection of roof. at time of inspection observed: torch operations at exposure# 2 on the roof level of an existing 1 story building. no means of fire roof protection for adjoining property. creating a
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed: active demolition site at ground level, big floor openings with no covered holes more than 10 feet deep to cellar. creating a potential fall hazardous conditions for public and p
Apr 10, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed: active demolition site at ground and roof level of an existing 1 story building, open perimeters, and floor openings no guardrails as a fall protection. creating a potential fall
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
3314.4 supported scaffolds. at time of inspection observed: active demolition site at ground level, supported scaffold contrary to code did not maintain, no guardrails, no screw jacks, not fully planks. creatin
Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
At roof level above main entry water has accumulated,also noted at entry water runs from back of entry out door to sidewalk., repair and/replace
May 3, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply withe the commissioner order contained in summons/violation #35425931j issued on 5-16-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-10.for failure to maintain
Jul 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed above 2nd fl roof at exposure 1 right side standing water,also observed at top of roof at exp#3 near to dean street more standin
May 16, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17 - restore device to service. elevator was cease used in 4/2/15 (pvt 538075).
Jan 10, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10 upon inspection elevator was found to be out of service. restore to service immediately.
Sep 29, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10 upon inspection elevator was found to be out of service.rmdy: restore to service immediately.
Sep 29, 2016 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
*05n10, 59u15. *05n10-door restrictor bypassed. repair; *59u15-no brake maintenance tag on device.perofrm brake maintenance and tag device.
Sep 29, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10,97x10:restore to service
Aug 1, 2016 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10 return this device to service or change its legal status (sealed, dismantled, or removed)
Jun 17, 2016 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10 repair and restore to service or file application and obtain permit file to dismantle the device or remove the device.
Apr 4, 2016 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10 repair and restore to service.
Sep 17, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10 restore to service
Aug 14, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10 restore to service for proper dob inspections.
Jun 30, 2015 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
21n10;16l10; c-use 21n jumped out lock on 1st fl (lobby) 16l(lobby door) hw door lock broken repair to lift c-use call 212-939-2531 l. vasquez.
May 13, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05i11 11q07 11i07 73x11 73-x-11-must restore ti servcice so a proper inspection can be done by this department.
Sep 14, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x
Aug 11, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect noted: walls at b side of stairway from 3fl to roof area plaster loose & peeling, paint peeling, debris on stairs. due to roof leak, mortar joints missing from brickwork.
Jul 7, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. emergency lighting is inoperative or defective. defect noted: at b side stairway from 2nd fl to roof area, emergency lighting & exit light are inoperative due to water coming from roof.
Jul 7, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11q39,55d6,15j11,35o2,36t7,30o2,46o2,47o2,55m7,57o2. 36-id door.
Oct 7, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
2m12,35o2,54t7,30o2,55m7,57o2. 2-emergency phone in elevator. 54-properly id with city number and other devices.
Oct 7, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt UNIT50
Open - General
Janitor/super
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 410
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 410
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt N308
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt N605
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt N605
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt N605
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt N605
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt N605
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt N605
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt N605
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt N605
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt N605
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt N605
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt N605
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt N605
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt S508
Close - General
Janitor/super
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt S508
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt S508
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt S508
Close - General
Signage missing
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt S508
Close - General
Janitor/super
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt S508
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 508
Close - General
Signage missing
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt S508
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt S511
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt S511
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt S511
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt S511
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt S511
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt S511
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 506
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 4, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 2024
- Floors
- 8
- Residential units
- 159
- Building area
- 157,265 ft²
- Lot area
- 28,357 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 186 / 12
- Assessed value
- $19,343,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #391703, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.
Questions about 540 Atlantic Avenue
Who owns 540 Atlantic Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 540 Atlantic Realty LLC.
Does 540 Atlantic Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 540 Atlantic Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 540 Atlantic Avenue built?
City records list 2024 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 540 Atlantic Avenue?
It has 159 residential units and 160 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.