540 48 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00775-0023Map
Owner of record: Lin, Chen
540 48 Street is a two-family home built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Chen. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on May 17, 2012. 4 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 3
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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 4
- BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of extension cord running from 1st story to 2nd story in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 17, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range at community kitchen, 2nd story
May 17, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity supply to apt , 2nd story
May 17, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 3, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Stop all work immediately make site safe, contact borough comm. office at 718 802-3677 for further info
Dec 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 13, 2016
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. at time of inspection observed work non-conforming to approved plans for job#340339770 dated 12/27/15. non-conforming work noted
Nov 3, 2016 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Jobsite fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection.noted 8' plywood fence erected under alt2 340326944 is not painted huntergreen contrary to color requirements.rem comply w/ code
Jan 9, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob's records. 2 sty class 'a' apt converted into sros. partitions erected w/lockable doors intact on all rooms thru/out. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended
May 17, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to remove material/debris safely from site. noted: gas stove bx cable, sheet rock, broken concrete wood with protruding nails being stored in front yard. remedy: remove/store material safely.
Jan 11, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Electric-supply
May 23, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 16, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 16, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,852 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,003 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 775 / 23
- Assessed value
- $84,060
- Landmark / historic district
- Central Sunset Park Historic District
Questions about 540 48 Street
Who owns 540 48 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Chen.
Does 540 48 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 540 48 Street 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 48 Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 540 48 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.