1539 St Johns Place
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01380-0054Map
Owner of record: Hp St. Johns Housing Development
1539 St Johns Place is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 63 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Hp St. Johns Housing Development. HPD has recorded 1,641 housing violations here, most recently on October 3, 2026. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 1,641
- DOB violations
- 77
- ECB violations
- 81
- HPD complaints
- 1,909
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 1,641
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 3, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at staircase b door at public hall, 1st story, section ''west''
Oct 3, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and it's assembly at staircase b door at public hall, 1st story, section ''west''
Oct 3, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper chute at public hall, 1st story, section ''west''
Oct 3, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper chute at public hall, 5th story, section ''east''
Oct 3, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5J
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5J
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5J
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges to door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and assembly to door in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at door to closet in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinges to door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in surface drain , northwest section , west yard
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the iron gates at , northwest section, south wall, west yard
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the 5th room from north, the private hallway , the 1st room from north, the kitchen , the foyer , the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wire glass pane at fire stair door , east section, west wall , at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing metal cover for service hatch opening, at ceiling at mailroom, southeast section, building 's lobby , at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing iron handrail at wall to stair with split level , east wall, building 's lobby, at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at, vestibule door, north wall , at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose finn radiator cover at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked marble saddle at door in the entrance at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rotten wood sill at 2nd window from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked wood floor in the west closet in the foyer located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit the wood door at west closet in the foyer located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective caulking between the base cabinet and ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ess than 10 sqft observed at 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked masonry floor , east section, at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Aug 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east
Apr 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east
Apr 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer from building front to return buzzer at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 77
- Construction other optional
Ftm.1.mult crck@exp1,3,4 walls,2.some holes in exp wall3.parapet@exp1 apprd to have dterioratd w/missing mortar.4.copingstone had crcks@was missing@some loctns&mortar joists apprd to be loose.immediately comply with commissioner's order #34110 (122222feu30801zy)
Jan 12, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
.erect an approximately 460 linear feet of sidewalk shed at exposure#1 full-width and extend it at exposure#4 full-length sidewalk
Dec 23, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Ftm.1.mult crck @ exp1,3,4 walls.2.some holes in exp wall 3.parapet at exp1 apprd to have deteriorated w/ missing mortar.4.coping stone had crcks & was missing @ some loctns & mortar joists appd to be loose
Dec 22, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect sidewalk shed along exposure#1 building entry (st john place) approximately 50' feet to safeguard the public and property
Jun 23, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 19, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 17, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 17, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 5, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 21, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 2, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7510
Jul 18, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7509
Jul 18, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7510
Jul 21, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7509
Jul 21, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 81
- Class - 1
1) the car stop and the toc stop button is jumped out (8.11.1.5) (cu) 2) the phone is not working (8.11.2.1.1). 3) the hoistway access switches are not working (8.11.2.1.3)
Jul 29, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
1) hoistway access is not working. 2) car not level at the floor
Apr 11, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
1) repair the hoistway access system 2) phone not working
Apr 11, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
At exposure 3 installed c-hooks at parapet wall and suspended scaffold without any notification thru dob. stop all use of suspended scaffold., comply with code
Jun 22, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed at exposure 3 court yard facade in state of disrepair, stucco displacing and falling into parking lot and area around. bricks damaged/loose eroded mortar joints., also at exposure
Jun 22, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
1) inspection service and hoistway access not working 2) car shoes are worn (bottom) 3) phone is not working 4) pit is dirty 5) motor-room is dirty (someone is living in the room)
Apr 22, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Class one item: missing dlm as now required by code. class 2 items: missing in case of fire signs. provide designated lobby braille tags. adjust floor stops. properly position car mirror. inoperative car phone.
Mar 23, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Provide designated lobby braille tags. missing certificate. replace worn mirror. replace worn hoistway door gibs where needed. secure hoistway door gibs where needed. inoperative car phone. bottom of car door d
Mar 23, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
(c/u 42n9);2x10,56y10,56y13,59m5,100m7,68bb7,42m7,60d6:42m,no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensure
Jan 22, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
02-x-10, 15-i-10, 52-m-07, 53-m-07, 59-bb-07, 58-b-07, 100-m-07, 70-o-02. 02-x-10 repair phone, 15-i-10 repair in car cert frame 52-m-07 provide hoist repoes data, 53-m-07 provide governor rope data tag, 59-bb-
Aug 20, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bld.in code compliant manner.noted:at time of inspection,observed in cellar apt.,a large hole in the ceiling of the hal lway leading to the bedroom,with egress thru window.the opening in the
Jul 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
40p16,70p16. 40p16-provide access to motor room; 70p16-provide access to pit in the basement.
Oct 18, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
40p16 provide access to motor room; 70p16-provide access to pit in basement.
Oct 18, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
5b1,15i10,41t7,30m7,42b7,40m7,40y2,56y10,56l10. 5b adjust gap on the back of the car door.30m provide cover.42b provide reachable fuse on controlled.40m provide gfci in m.r.56l repair machine vibrating.
Mar 28, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17 the only elevator in bldg on section of bldgs out of service upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creting a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02 rmdy: restore to service immediat
Jan 31, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10 only elevator in bldg section out of service this condition affects numerous tenants including the elderly and those with special needs tereby creting a condtion dangerous to human life. restore servi
Jan 26, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
7x10cu, 2x10cu, 59o6,67x10cu-56y13,56e1,61d6. 59d6-adjust and secure brake adjusment bolts and nuts; 67x10- repair phone device (in car); 56e1-adjust cover for hoistway motor (noise).
Jan 4, 2017 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10, 03m07,70o2,77x10,99bb5 (02)outside communication-car phone(x)inoperative(10)repair(03)toe guard (m)missing.(07)provide(70)pit(o)dirty(2)clean(77)underside platform(x)inoperative(repair)(99)current one y
Dec 4, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
32h10, 68b07,59u15,70o2 (32)guide shoes(h)worn(10)repair(68)maintenance log (b)insufficient (7)provide up to date log (59)machine brakes (u)device not tag(15)tag device (70)pit(o)dirty(2)clean
Dec 4, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
03m07,05b07,16h11,42r10,42p11,42i11,64b07,70o02,71l10,72r11,97b10,99bb05. (03m)toe guard missing. (05b)provide door zone lock. (16h)track & hanger roller & md roller worn. (42r)temp wiring on controller. (42d)r
Oct 25, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
12l11,32l11,67x10. (12l)replace light bulb. (32l)car shoes allow the car to shake & keeper is broken. (67x)phone not working.
Oct 25, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
42d06,39y02,40r10,17h11,56y10,15m07,56y13,40y02,40m07,40o02,99bb05,15i10,57bb07,14l10,59b10,10h11,68m07,08v01,02x10,03m07,05m07,11x10,100m0724x10,61r. 42d-secure relay on controller; 40r-remove cover from smoke
Aug 11, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
02x10,24x10,68b07,59m07,100m07. 02x-repair phone system in teh car;24xrepair lobby.p.i. 68b-update and provide current info in log; 59m-provide brake maintenance tag on the controller; 100m-provide keys to the
Aug 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
67x10,07d06,29q03,39q03,05m07,77m07,30q03,42d06,60x10,71x10,76o02,98m07,99bb05,68m07. 67x10-repair emergency phone; 07d06-properly secure safety edge; 29q03-door operator cover; 39q03-exposed wiring on top of
Jan 22, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
97x10 only elevator in building section out of service. this conditionaffects numerous tenants, including elderly and those with special needs, thereby creating a dangerous condition.
Nov 23, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
16b11,67l10,23i10,42r10,68m07,11r09,17h11,100m07,12x10. 16b-provide "designated lobby" braille tag; 23i-readout; 42d-rope gripper reset by recycling main line is not permitted; 11r-why is access to c level by
Nov 23, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
C-use-05b01,10l10,c-use-08vo1, 17l11,19m07,100r07,c-use-76c01,14m07,56l10,100m07,60x10,59l01,61m07. 05b-adjust gap on the back of the car door; 19m-provide bottom retainer (fire gib) on all h-w doors;100r-provi
Mar 26, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
*c-use-08v01; 05l01,15l10,68bb07,56l01,56x10,56y13,60x10,61l10,67x10. *c-use-08v01-adjust leveling on all floors; 16l-repair and adjust all h.w. doors; 56l-adjust and align h.m.; 61l-repair main line to be lock
Mar 24, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
97x10 failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner; service equipment elevator as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. dob records show the only elevator in this section of bldg as active upon inspection the device is
Aug 17, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
99u05,56l10,56y10,56b10,40r07,60x10,67x10,08v01,05b01,14l10,24x10,15i 10,70c07. 56l-repair vibrating machine; 56b-secure guards; 40r-providefire safe to store oil in the m.r.; 67x-repair phone system in the car
Sep 6, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
80b14,70d06,71x10,08v01,67x10,56y10,56y13,40m07,40r07,06l10,24x10. 71xrepair light sw; 70d-secure pit ladder; 67x-repair car phone; 42m-provide blue prints for controller; 40r-provide fireproof safe to store oi
Sep 6, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 3
05h11,67x07,59h11. 05h- worn car saddle. 59h- worn brake pads.
Dec 17, 2012 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
08v01,67x10,24x10.(08v)car leveling.(67x)car emer phone inoperative.(24x)lobby p.i. inoperative.
Aug 15, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
14m07,67x10,08v01,21m07,24x10.(14m)car mirror missing.(67x)car emer phone inoperative.(08v)car leveling.(21m)base interlock cover missing.(24x)car p.i. inoperative.
Aug 15, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
16b10,08v01,39m07,14h11,70o02,67m07,21q03,16t07,16r11,17h11,17d06,18m07,05e01,11d06,56y13,61g11,61d06,44h08,43x10,59e10,40y02,39l10,39x10,37y02,41b11,42m07,17j01.cease use items(16b)inadequate door protection @
Dec 27, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
08v01,67m07,12x10,02b10,17h11,17d06,56y13,56b10,56d06,61g11,40y02,37y02,42m07,16j01,16b11,39q03,03i10,70o02,21q03,14m07,76v01,41b11,71b11,05v01.(08v)adjust.(67m)provide per k3.(02b)increase volume.(17h,d)repla
Dec 27, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
03o02,05b01,08v01,16b01,70o02,71m07,67m07,98m07,97o02.(05)adjust door open & close.
Nov 15, 2011 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
03i10,08v01,21c10,34o02,35m07,34o02,70o02,67m07. 35- provide covers.
Nov 1, 2011 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
97x10. 97- restore elevator back to service so an inspection can be made.
Nov 1, 2011 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Cu72x11 67m07 08v01 10h11 24x10 18m07 11l10 17h11 26b10 39o02 56y10 56v02 59y02 60x11 61i11 52q03 68b11 40m07. 72x-pit stop sw inoperative, cease use call 2125665539 for appointments. 67m-car phone. 18m-braile
Aug 22, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
67m07 07b11 21q03 08v01 16b10 71x11 39o02 35q03 42d06 56y10 56y02 61r10 68b11 40d06. 67m-car phone. 07b-safety edge w/elec eye. 21q- 3 flr cover. 08v- 2fl down stop + 2". 16b-bsmt not self closing from full ope
Aug 22, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
97x10,21i10. 97x10-21i10 2nd fl hoistway door interlock damaged 97x-repair & restore to service only elevator in this side of bldg call dob @ 212-566-5539 when item #21i10 is repaired for reinspection return to
Apr 27, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
05b01/ 08v01/ 16m07/ 17h11/ 05i11/ 70o02/ 24x10/ 100x10/ 39o02/ 52m07/100b10/ 40q03/ 52d06/ 42g11/ 40o02/ 56y13/ 57l10/ 52h11/ 42b06/ 98bb0569m07/ 68m07/ 81m07/ 05b adjust gap car door 16m provide fl #'s all fl
Apr 13, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
01x10,08v01,10h11,17h11,21m07,03m07,24x10,16m07,100m07,05b01,100m07,35q06,70o02,81m07,69m0757h10,56q03,56y13,98bb05,42b10,39o02,40o02100m07,60i06: 01xcease use until repaired call 212-566-5539 when repaired.
Apr 13, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
59j10.42n11.59j brake manics loud noise 42h furs by passed on contoller
Sep 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
08v1.14m7.52h11.58h11.52h ropes breaks rust 58h bearings making noise
Sep 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
03l10/05h10/07h10/08v01/15m07/16i10/29l11/32h11/25h11/34p02/36i11/35i11/39o02/53h11/97l11/97o02/
Sep 9, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10.
Jun 24, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
08l1007b1040p0797o02100l10. 100 elev ride ellactic.
Jun 24, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
70o2.39o2.39m7.70 clean pit 11 secure car station 77 under car light missing 77 guard under car light 16 number all hoistway doors 34 clean hoistway 05 clean car ddor 10 provide 2nd gib car door 12 car light de
Jun 18, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cabinet
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 5J
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open - Door/window
Door
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open
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- General
Ventilation system
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5J
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt B4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt B4
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - elevator apartments | 63 |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 63
- Building area
- 58,960 ft²
- Lot area
- 35,485 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1380 / 54
- Assessed value
- $3,748,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #375388, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.
Questions about 1539 St Johns Place
Who owns 1539 St Johns Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hp St. Johns Housing Development.
Does 1539 St Johns Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,641 housing violations at this property.
Is 1539 St Johns Place 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 1539 St Johns Place built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1539 St Johns Place?
It has 63 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.