543 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-01136-0061Map
Owner of record: 543 Bergen Street Owner LLC
543 Bergen Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 543 Bergen Street Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 169 housing violations here, most recently on September 21, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 169
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 110
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 · 169
- BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front
May 5, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding allowable temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sealed door at north wall leading to public hall 3rd story in the 7th room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Oct 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar joint at brickwork on a chimney at roof , section at east
Oct 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at north wall leading to public hall 4th story in the 7th room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt arranged for padlock installet at door at north wall leading to public hall 4th story in the 7th room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots at 2nd and 4th stories balcony at building rear at fire escape
Oct 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism at front door entrance to building
Apr 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Jan 30, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector mising in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2020 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2020 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2020 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2020 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2020 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2020 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors to boiler room at basement
Oct 16, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 16, 2020
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
Oct 16, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2020 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 ..
Aug 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective scaling concrete at entrance to building at east
Aug 24, 2020
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.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer , the 5th room from north, the kitchen , the 7th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash 1st window from east at south wall in the 7th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and/or inoperable upper sash window in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ,, 1st radiator from west at north wall, 1st riser from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 7, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Feb 7, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Feb 7, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,door locked at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ,(missing), located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing north door saddle in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 16, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to designate and or have site safety manager or site safety coordinator present at site as required. upon inspection, observed the site superintends official info was posted on front lobby, but he was n
Mar 11, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved const. docums. &/or amendments. upon inspection, observed,work is going on under active permit # 340753296-01-ew-ot in all floors by approx 20 workers. digging approx 3ft deep
Mar 11, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to notify the dept prior to commencement of work that requiresa tenant protection plan. note: at time of inspection observed work being performed under the aforementioned job #. notification is required
Jan 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping:noted:job done under application#340753296,permit expires 11/18/20.at time of inspection 5px apartments under full demo in a occupied building.common areas not maintain
Oct 6, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Inadequate tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection,observed work being performed under the aforementioned job number.the submittedtpp lacks specific means and methods of protecting tenants on fire saf
Sep 4, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection,observed wrk being performed under the aforementioned job number.by code it is required the tpp be posted.no tpp posted while work was being per
Sep 4, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no firestopping.note:at time of inspection,observed work being performed under the aforementioned job# as a result,several areas of the fire stopping materials
Sep 4, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed wrk being performed under the aforementioned job number.the contractor failed to comply with the health requirements and fire sa
Sep 4, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post safe construction bldg rights.note:at time of inspection observed work being performed under the aforementioned job number by code it is required that the scb of r be posted.no scb of r posted w
Sep 4, 2020
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 21, 2026 · Apt TH1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 21, 2026 · Apt TH1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 21, 2026 · Apt TH1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt TH1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt TH1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt TH1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt TH1
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt TH1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt TH1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt TH1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mold
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mold
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Doors
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Floor
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 2L
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
- 7,996 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,970 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1136 / 61
- Assessed value
- $1,693,800
- Landmark / historic district
- Prospect Heights Historic District
HPD registration #338847, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.
Questions about 543 Bergen Street
Who owns 543 Bergen Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 543 Bergen Street Owner LLC.
Does 543 Bergen Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 169 housing violations at this property.
Is 543 Bergen Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 543 Bergen Street built?
City records list 1904 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 543 Bergen 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.