537 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01042-0009Map
Owner of record: The Nelson Abreu Living Trust
537 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is The Nelson Abreu Living Trust. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on June 5, 2025. 14 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 42
- 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.
Jun 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Dec 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 15, 2016 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2016
Open — Invalid certification
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2016
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of all rubbish, bikes, a.c units and house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts required.
Jul 23, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts required****
Nov 30, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required
Jul 20, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3rd sty at public hall
Oct 31, 2000
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncaped gas pipe at sout wall 3rd story at public hall
Oct 31, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Oct 31, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 18, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass in north and south skylights at dumpbwaiter bulkhead, roof
Oct 18, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar and brick at chimney at northeast , roof
Oct 18, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar and brick at chimney at northwest , roof
Oct 18, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar and brick at chimney at southwest , roof
Oct 18, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 1 sty rear
Dec 19, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work 3 sty south apt 3r. located at apt 3r
Dec 19, 1996 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work 2 sty north apt 2l. located at apt 2l
Dec 19, 1996 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work 2 sty south apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Dec 19, 1996 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work 3 sty north apt 3l located at apt 3l
Dec 17, 1996 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling all walls two windows riser kitchen 3 sty north apt 3l mendez 965 9474 er1 96036858. located at apt 3l
Dec 17, 1996 · Apt 3L
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty north apt 3l mendez. located at apt 3l
Dec 17, 1996 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance gate to building from street.
Dec 17, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans 1 sty public hall
Jun 30, 1995
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jun 30, 1995
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3r. located at apt 3r
Feb 21, 1990 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Feb 21, 1990
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Feb 21, 1990
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3r. , section '' ''
Oct 25, 1989 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,937 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,446 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 1042 / 9
- Assessed value
- $1,127,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #334646, last renewed Oct 21, 2025.
Questions about 537 5 Avenue
Who owns 537 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Nelson Abreu Living Trust.
Does 537 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 537 5 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 537 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 537 5 Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.