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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Sep 21, 2026

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
1
About 13% of the building's 8 apartments

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 · 169

  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front

    May 5, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism at front door entrance to building

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Jan 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors to boiler room at basement

    Oct 16, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 16, 2020

    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

    Oct 16, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective scaling concrete at entrance to building at east

    Aug 24, 2020

    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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Feb 7, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 7, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 7, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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
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.