537 Marcy Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01743-0008Map
Owner of record: 537 Marcy LLC
537 Marcy Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 537 Marcy LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 1 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 80
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 · 30
- 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 18, 2025
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 11, 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 17, 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 23, 2023
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 7, 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.
Mar 1, 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.
Mar 1, 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 12, 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.
Apr 12, 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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 20 more ↓
- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of egress window, west 2, requires a step so height to its sill is no greater than 3 feet in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of egress window, north 1, requires a step so height to its sill is no greater than 3 feet in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose asphalt shingles & metal flashings above windows at front facade of building.
Feb 24, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose cornice at northeast corner of building.
Feb 24, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood corner pieces at northwest corner of building facade.
Feb 24, 2016
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Mar 6, 2015
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 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection (missing) waste line and trap under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 17, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable light fixture at celing in the foyer located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 17, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable light fixture at celing in the 4th room from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 17, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 4th kitchen from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 19
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
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
Mar 19, 2003
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Show 9 more ↓
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Dec 5, 1995
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 3
Violation issued for failure to maintain. at time of inspection observed at exposure 3 on 3rd floor flowerpot at the fire escape, and cracksand loose exposed bricks on first floor facade., repair and or replace
Dec 7, 2023 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the violating conditions cited in the prior nov #34716604x for illegal construction at cellar level.
Jun 6, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of commissioner. respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov #34716604x. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Mar 9, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior n.o.v. #34716604x for work w/o a permit at cellar level. remedy: comply with
Jan 6, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. note:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior. n.o.v.34716604x for work w/o a permit; at cellar level erected full height
Oct 5, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct condition cited in nov 34716664x for work done w/o a permit remedy: correct conditions cited in nov
Aug 17, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to correct conditions cited in nov 34716604k for work done w.o a permit.remedy: correct conditions cited 34716604x.
Mar 4, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ comms order to correct conditions cited in nov 34716604x for work done w/o a permit rem: correct violation 3471604x
Oct 21, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation #34716604x. erected full height partitions in the cellar in creating rooms with at least 1 bedroom. no record of fi
May 16, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit illegal work noted cellar found with full height partition to create rooms of which one found to be for habitable space with bed etal w/o the required light and ventilation in order to be
Oct 20, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Show 3 more ↓
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept records noted bldg converted under appl 300995430f (signed off) for cellar to be accessory use and boiler 1st fl with 2 apts 2nd fl with 1 apt and 3rd fl 1 apt however
Oct 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner defects noted bilco door at cellar with occupancy found to be padlocked with chain and cellar ceiling found with openings and w/o the proper fire stopping as
Oct 20, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
36-4a-19b
Jun 11, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 14, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 14, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 14, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 14, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 14, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 14, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 14, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 14, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 3RDF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 18, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 18, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 16, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 16, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 16, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 6, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 6, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 6, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 6, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Mar 11, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,900 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1743 / 8
- Assessed value
- $602,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #319777, last renewed Dec 31, 2025.
Questions about 537 Marcy Avenue
Who owns 537 Marcy Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 537 Marcy LLC.
Does 537 Marcy Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 537 Marcy 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 Marcy Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 537 Marcy Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.