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547 Classon Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01994-0001Map

Owner of record: Prince Bm Classon LLC

547 Classon Avenue is a hotel built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. The owner of record is Prince Bm Classon LLC. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on July 5, 2024. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
19
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 5, 2024

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 · 60

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at roof bulkhead door at public hall

    Jul 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at staircase ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at staircase ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at staircase door at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at staircase ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide approved metal screen below skylight at 3rd community bathroom from north, 3rd story

    Jul 5, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide approved metal screen below skylight at 3rd community bathroom from north, 3rd story

    Jul 5, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on staircase door at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide approved metal screen below skylight at roof bulkhead at public hall

    Jul 5, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at b-room door in the 1st entrance from north located at b-room 26, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on b-room door in the 1st entrance from east at south located at b-room 25, 2nd story, 3rd b-room from east at south

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 24, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from east at south

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 24

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the room located at b-room 9, 1st story, 3rd b-room from west at north

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the room located at b-room 9, 1st story, 3rd b-room from west at north

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock set and door knob at b-room door in the 1st entrance from north located at b-room 23, 2nd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 26, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 26

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    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 22, 2023

    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.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door located at b-room 5, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    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 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall 6 sq ft located at b-room 7, 1st story, b-room at east original violation 14203029 issued 11-apr-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 11, 2021 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall 6 sq ft located at b-room 7, 1st story, b-room at east

    Apr 11, 2021 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at b-room 7, 1st story, b-room at east

    Apr 11, 2021 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile at bathroom located at b-room 7, 1st story, b-room at east

    Apr 11, 2021 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective located at b-room 7, 1st story, b-room at east

    Apr 11, 2021 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degress in the bathroom located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 sq.ft., in the room located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at bathroom door located at apt 7, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 sq.ft., in the room located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east original violation 14116463 issued 01-apr-21 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the room located at b-room 25, 2nd story, 3rd b-room from east at south

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 25

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 17, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 sq.ft at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 17, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 17, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 17, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance located at b-room 3, 1st story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance located at b-room 2, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 sq.ft at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story original violation 13819429 issued 17-sep-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 17, 2020

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 1 sq.ft. at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east original violation 13661142 issued 02-apr-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 2, 2020 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at b-room 7, 1st story, b-room at east

    Apr 2, 2020 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 2nd room from north located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Apr 2, 2020 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 1 sq.ft. at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Apr 2, 2020 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leak at radiator control valve in the 2nd room from north located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Apr 2, 2020 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 3 sq. ft. at east corner of south wall in the room located at b-room 7, 1st b-room from north at east original violation 13551347 issued 15-jan-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east corner of south wall in the room located at b-room 7, 1st b-room from north at east

    Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 3 sq. ft. at east corner of south wall in the room located at b-room 7, 1st b-room from north at east

    Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the 1st entrance from east located at b-room 7

    Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the room located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 19

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 29, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 7, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 19

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 35690627m., file a certificate of correction

    Dec 30, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 35690628y., file a certificate of correction

    Dec 30, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8(2014 code); 27-371; bc 100.1.9(2014 code); bc 1010.1.8(2022 code); bc 1010.1.9(2022 code). noted:

    May 20, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc 1010.1.2. failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. noted: cellar exit door swings in the opposite direction of egress travel. remedy: comply with code.

    May 20, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted stop work order noted at the time of inspection an active stop work order was removed from the door.stopwork order issued on 5/27/2010.rem:comply with code.

    Aug 19, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order:noted at the time of inspection a written posted vacate order has been removed from the door.vacate order#195/10 issued on 5/27/2010 and still active.rem:comply

    Aug 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removal or defaced a written posted vacate order noted at time of inspection vacate order post removal from front door entrance to building.vacate order #195-10 date 5/27/10. rmdy: comply with code.

    Feb 26, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    50. weil mclain gas fired egh-95 360,000 btu's steam boilers has no permits.

    Dec 11, 2017 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    36,50a-b. (36)weil mclain egh-95 is not registered. register boiler, correct all listed violating condition & submit c of c. (50a)pressure controls must be piped seperate. (50b)2nd low water cut-off.

    Dec 11, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. defects noted: at rear or premises (exposure 3) and side (exp 4) having diagonal and horizontal cracks at a parapet level and bulging at front facade exp 1

    May 27, 2010

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc1008.1.8;27-371(j). remedy: provide legal hardware.

    May 27, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defects noted: exit passageway. defects noted: exit passageway at front of premises from fire escape drop ladder obstructed by fence and light pole. remedy:

    May 27, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. work noted: 1) at cellar level erect full height partitions to create class "a" apt w/kitchen and 3 pc bathroom. 2) at rearof premises installed razor wire. 3) created opening in party wall to

    May 27, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #127149 illegal occupancy noted: cellar flr occupied as a class 'a' apt w/1 room, 3 pc bathroom, kitchen. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    May 27, 2010

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to c of o. c of o#127149 indicates legal occupancy as class a multiple dwelling, now occupied as at hotel with signage "pleasant stay hotel, indiviual rooms, with separate locks & common bath

    Mar 7, 2006 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that of c of o #127149. illegal occupancy noted:legall class 'a' multiple dwelling converted to an illegal hotel. a sign at the front of the bldg. indicates the name as 'pleasant stay hote

    Oct 24, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. upon inspection as above property, work noted: 1)roof parapet wall at rear has a visible crack. 2) wall above rear exit door has a visible crack. 3) at 2nd floor rear

    Jan 23, 2002 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Panic hardware inoperative. upon inspection of the above property. family hotel occupied, and emergenscy exit alarm lock at rear exit door on first flr. inoperative. (door handle tie wiht rope). remedy: repair

    Jan 23, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. upon inspection of the above property, work noted. 1. roof parapet wall at rear has a visible cracked 2. wall above rear exit door has a visible cracked. 3. at 2nd fl

    Jul 11, 2001 · Penalty $180

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2018 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2018 · Apt 9

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 23, 2010 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 23, 2010 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 23, 2010 · Apt 34

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Hotel (HR)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
—
Building area
5,600 ft²
Lot area
4,669 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1994 / 1
Assessed value
$570,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #357321, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 547 Classon Avenue

Who owns 547 Classon Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Prince Bm Classon LLC.

Does 547 Classon Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 547 Classon 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 547 Classon Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

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