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1544 St Marks Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01459-0017Map

Owner of record: Brown, Michael

1544 St Marks Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Brown, Michael. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
61
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
44

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 61

  • 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.

    Nov 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at water closet , wash basin , shower stall and kitchen sink at cellar

    Mar 3, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electric range at cellar

    Mar 3, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 3, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at cellar

    Mar 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at washbasin, water closet, bathtub and kitchen sink at cellar

    Mar 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2022

    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.

    Mar 17, 2022

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    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.

    Dec 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story

    Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective baluster at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jan 7, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 17, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 17, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 17, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 17, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 17, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 17, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ....at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ....porcelan finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ....at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tile at east wall, in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or department of buildings records. partitions erected creating an illegal class "a" apartment at cellar. unlawful electrical range and kitchen sink present. also

    Mar 3, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt CELLA

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 15, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 17, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 10, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 10, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,800 ft²
Lot area
2,555 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1459 / 17
Assessed value
$44,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #820579, last renewed Oct 24, 2024.

Questions about 1544 St Marks Avenue

Who owns 1544 St Marks Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brown, Michael.

Does 1544 St Marks Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 1544 St Marks 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 1544 St Marks Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1544 St Marks Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.