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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 5, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 42

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Oct 31, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Oct 18, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass in north and south skylights at dumpbwaiter bulkhead, roof

    Oct 18, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar and brick at chimney at northeast , roof

    Oct 18, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar and brick at chimney at northwest , roof

    Oct 18, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar and brick at chimney at southwest , roof

    Oct 18, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 1 sty rear

    Dec 19, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    § 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
  • C

    § 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
  • C

    § 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
  • C

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance gate to building from street.

    Dec 17, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans 1 sty public hall

    Jun 30, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Jun 30, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Feb 21, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.