542 Kosciuszko Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01607-0028Map
Owner of record: 542 Kosciusko Realty LLC
542 Kosciuszko Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 542 Kosciusko Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 63 housing violations here, most recently on April 17, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 63
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 104
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
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 · 63
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Apr 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west and east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the bathtub at south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit wood door at entrance in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit wood door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building front entrance door , 1st story
Jun 25, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system no access to boiler room at boiler room
Dec 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 16543736 issued 26-dec-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 1R
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 10, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022
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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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
Apr 16, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 16, 2020
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane 2nd from bottom and 2nd from east at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Dec 23, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 9, 2015
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood baluster (total of 2) at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 10, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , east wall, north wall, ceiling, south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at east wall 8 sq. ft. in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at east wall 8 sq. ft. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at ceiling 15 sq. ft., east wall 8 sq. ft., north wall 4 sq. ft. and south wall 3 sq. ft., total 30 sq, ft. in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the bathroom , the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable a tork timer with 4 pins present, installed at west wall at boiler room
Jan 30, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rodents, evidence found in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Sep 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records class 'a' apt created at basement. partitions errected creating rooms kitchen & bathroom fixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended
Apr 19, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families.building department records which indicate residence legally approved 6 family residence now altered for occup
Sep 28, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt R1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt R1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt R1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 14, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 8, 2018 · Apt QL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 8, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mold
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2010 · Apt 1r
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1607 / 28
- Assessed value
- $649,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312107, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 542 Kosciuszko Street
Who owns 542 Kosciuszko Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 542 Kosciusko Realty LLC.
Does 542 Kosciuszko Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 63 housing violations at this property.
Is 542 Kosciuszko Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 542 Kosciuszko Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 542 Kosciuszko Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.