537 East New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01332-0071Map
Owner of record: Hershkop, Aron
537 East New York Avenue is an one-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 1 residential unit across 1 floor. The owner of record is Hershkop, Aron. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on April 15, 2004. 4 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 6
- 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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 4
- ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door private hall, basement apt.
Apr 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard, ''cars & parts''
Apr 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls, ceilings, & woodwork, throughout basement story apt.
Apr 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit rear entrance door, basement story apt.
Apr 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 9, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit; remedy; stop all work immediately and obtain a permit from dob
Jul 9, 2009
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. noted: roll down gate and cement block walls approx 14'x14' between adjacent buildings and about 6' to sidewalk mor e than adjacent buildings 541 remedy: obtain permits or return premises to prior legal condition
Jun 22, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: roll up gate installed at front, approx. 14 widex14' high. masonary block wall at south west corner approx. 6' wide x 14'ft high 3 at south east corner, block wall approx 5ft widex14ft high. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible, or restore premises to prior legal condition
Sep 13, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 3
(electrical work w/o permit) at approx 11:00 am observed armored cablehanging over 1st flr doorway. not terminated, exposed armored cable towet or dump location is not approved for such use. the armored cable
Sep 10, 2012 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg exterior walls defect noted exterior stairs in disrepair cracks in steps,masonry,missing mortar,missing hard fail @steps to 1st flr.right side.rem:maintain bldg
Feb 26, 2011
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: 10' high concrete block wall with roll up gate at front of premises. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal use & condition.
Jul 2, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. roo down gate and cement block walls apprx 14'x14' and approx 5-6 ft onto sidewalk erected cofo approvals and permits. remedy; obtain permit approvals or restore to prior condition.
Mar 3, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit.noted:roll down gate and cement blocks walls approx 14'highx14'wide between adjacent building and about 6' to sidewalk more than adjacent buildings 541.remedy:obtain permits or restore to pr
Jun 22, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted roll up gate installed at front approx 14 wide x14 high masonary block wall at south west corner approx 6 wide 14ft high 3 at south east corner block wall approx 5wide 14high 4
Sep 13, 1999 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 18, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Sep 18, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 22, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 22, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 22, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | $1,800,000 | One family dwellings | 1 |
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 1
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 800 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 1332 / 71
- Assessed value
- $43,080
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 537 East New York Avenue
Who owns 537 East New York Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hershkop, Aron.
Does 537 East New York Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 537 East New York Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 537 East New York Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 537 East New York Avenue?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.