539 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-01136-0065Map
Owner of record: 539 Bergen St Bklyn LLC
539 Bergen Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1894 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 539 Bergen St Bklyn LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 6 of the 23 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 14
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 · 23
- 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.
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 9, 2024
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 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.
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 23, 2022
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.
Apr 7, 2021
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 7, 2021
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
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- 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 16, 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.
Oct 7, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets .. in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 5
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.
Feb 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - 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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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 · 2
- Class - 1
Summons issued for failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at the roof level roof shaft open approximately 2ft x 5ft uncovered, with no fall protection system in
May 15, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is: four wood floor joists are severely rotted at north east cellar ceiling. note water leaking down at time of inspection. remedy: 1 immediately shore rotted joists 2 repair rott
Jun 24, 1997 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 10, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 5
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - General
Mold
Aug 11, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 11, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 11, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1894
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,832 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,025 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1136 / 65
- Assessed value
- $1,740,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Prospect Heights Historic District
HPD registration #321532, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 539 Bergen Street
Who owns 539 Bergen Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 539 Bergen St Bklyn LLC.
Does 539 Bergen Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 539 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 539 Bergen Street built?
City records list 1894 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 539 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.