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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
4
About 50% of the building's 8 apartments
Down from 5 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 52

  • 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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Oct 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub - flooring at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing floor covering at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jul 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing floor covering at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing floor covering at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing floor covering at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing floor covering at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing floor covering at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jul 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink at kitchen 4 sty east apt d2. , section '' ''

    May 10, 1993 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.