537 8 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01089-0058Map
Owner of record: 537 Eighth Street Associates, LLC
537 8 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 537 Eighth Street Associates, LLC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 92
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 52
- 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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 8, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 8, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 8, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 8, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the 1st closet from north at east wall ceiling in the 1st private hallway located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from north at east wall ceiling in the 1st private hallway located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the 1st private hallway located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st bathroom from north, the 1st private hallway located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2L
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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 2nd bathroom , the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 22, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on entrance door leading to fire escape window in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 22, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on entrance door at room leading to fire escape window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Oct 22, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Oct 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors north entrance door in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors south entrance door in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt apt2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 2, 2018 · Apt APT2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Nov 21, 2018
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 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective suging thin metal ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall inside sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub - flooring at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing floor covering at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jul 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing floor covering at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jul 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing floor covering at public hall, 4th story
Jul 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th metal tread up from bottom at rear at fire escape, 3rd story
Jul 27, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing floor covering at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing floor covering at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing floor covering at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall at kitchen 4 sty east apt d2. , section '' ''
May 10, 1993 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink at kitchen 4 sty east apt d2. , section '' ''
May 10, 1993 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at light fixtures ceiling bathroom center and private hall 4 sty west apt d1 , section '' ''
May 29, 1992 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sill at windows 3rd room from front and private hall 4 sty west apt 1d located at apt 1d
May 29, 1992 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe west wall at private hall 4 sty west apt d1 , section '' ''
May 29, 1992 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 16, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Steam flange leaking onto boiler flue/combustion air louver is 1/2 blocked; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
May 28, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective boiler has been removed and two aosmith 72,000btu hwh's are installed in it's place without dob permit, obtain all permits; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
May 28, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35410298l issued7/29/19&to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1&1rcny102-01d2.acceptible certificate hasn't yet been filed
Dec 2, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Peerless boiler m104std6 is carbonized. issued cease use .do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immediately corrected.call dob to re-inspect and lift c/u 2123932784.
Oct 26, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. premsies under alt2 job 321702519 loc folder. at time of inspection found 1-at 1st floor apt 1a second entrance door and wash
Jul 29, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.observed at 1255pm brach circuit wiring installed for electrical fixtures throughout hallways.no application on file for new electrical work in hallways.rem:obtain permit.
May 31, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide/approved/accepted plans construction documents at jobsite at time of inspection,noted: work in progress under alt type 2340231396 workers could not provide full set of plans several pages mi
Nov 4, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 3, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 1, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 2, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 22, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 22, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt APT2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 2, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt A2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt A2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt A2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1904
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,628 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 1089 / 58
- Assessed value
- $1,600,650
- Landmark / historic district
- Park Slope Historic District
HPD registration #313952, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.
Questions about 537 8 Street
Who owns 537 8 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 537 Eighth Street Associates, LLC.
Does 537 8 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 537 8 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 537 8 Street built?
City records list 1904 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 537 8 Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.