540 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02181-0035Map
Owner of record: Congregation Yetev Lev D'satmar INC.
540 Bedford Avenue is a religious facility built in 1980 in Brooklyn, 11249. The owner of record is Congregation Yetev Lev D'satmar INC.. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 42
- ECB violations
- 68
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 42
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. as noted: at time of inspection, observed on exposure #4 west elev: loose material on floors and vertical crack in cinder blocks on 2nd floor. remedy: repair and/or replace all damaged and defective materials
Aug 18, 2026
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Secure stalled job site immediately. seal all accessible openings
Sep 2, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed unfinished construction, facade open to elements on all exposures including no roof, cracked, damaged mortar joints, in multiple locations on exposure 1,2 & 4 (northeast, and west elevations) remedy: repair and/or replace
Apr 10, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection it was observed unsecured/loose corregated metal sheeting at various locations from exposure 1 (north elev.) deteriorated mortar joints @exp4 (w.elev.) loose masonry debris around 3rd fl observed, loose/collapsed railings & on masonry. remedy: repair and/or replace
Oct 25, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. expired permit at time of inspection for fence at exposure 2 (east elevation). no valid permit for fence observed in bis or dobnow as of 10/25/2024. remedy: renew permit
Oct 25, 2024
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jun 25, 2024
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Repair or replace sidewalk shed supporting leg post at exposure #1 north east end of sidewalk shed
Jun 25, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.as note at tim e of inspection,i observed on exp1 north elev and exp4 west elev,mason ry appears loose and may be in danger of falling from the 2nd floor.ex p3 south elev,loose object hanging from a framing member on 1st floor remedy:repair and/or replace all hazardous conditions
May 30, 2024
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remove entire existing sidewalk shed & construction fencing on all ele vations. install new sidealk shed approx 110'lf along exp1(bedford av) approx 170'lf along exp2(ross st),& approx 270'lf along exp4 (wilson st) including adepuate exteinsions to provide overhead protection to neighboring properties. remove existing construction fencing on exp 2
Feb 5, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Structurally compromised building none
Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.
Sep 14, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2021
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 11, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2017
Dob violation - active - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 13, 2013
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations./ remedy; safe guard sit and materials
Oct 30, 2012
Dob violation - active - Private residential elevator elevatoroptional
2011 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Sep 20, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Private residential elevator elevatoroptional
Violation issued to elevators in private res dwellings (1 or 2 family dwellings)
Nov 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Brooklyn borough commissioner has issued a 15 day letter of intent to revoke appl#30044377 on 7/26/10 remed; stop all work, comply with commissioner .order contact dob
Jul 29, 2010
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner revoked application #300443777 on 5/9/10 remedy; stop work call dob
Jun 10, 2010
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has issued a 15 day letter of intent to revoke appl3300443777 done 5/12/10 work 45% completed remedy; stop all work call dob
May 12, 2010
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 5, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 5, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Mar 23, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 68
- Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site, expired permit. at time of inspection fence permit were expired. remedy: renew permit.
Aug 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Expired sidewalk shed permit, at time of inspection sidewalk shed permit was expired. remedy: renew permit.
Aug 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. noted, illegal curb cut and drive at exposure 1, with illegal storage cover with blue tarp in driveway. exposure 3, illegal driveway approximately 12' wi
Sep 2, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 3
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. noted, illegal storage in driveway at exposure 1. storage items are covered by a blue tarp. no permits issued or filed with dob., conform to parking r
Sep 2, 2025 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit(fence). as of today 04/10/2025 permit #301892780-01-eqfn expired on 12/31/2008. no current active permit. remedy: renew permit.
Apr 10, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a sidewalk shed dob records reveal that there is no permit for this temporary construction equipment which creates a hazardous condition for public and property.obtain and mainta
Mar 27, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Observed a sidewalk shed at exp #1 of 109 ross st, exp #1 of 540 bedford ave & exp#4 of 540 bedford ave. upon review observed workers compensation policy #k 524 979-2 expired on 06/24/2024&disability policy #db
Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Observed a sidewalk shed at exp #1 of 109 ross st, exp #1 of 540 bedford ave & exp#4 of 540 bedford ave. upon review observed workers compensation policy #k 524 979-2 expired on 06/24/2024&disability policy #db
Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed a sidewalk shed at exposure #1. sidewalk shed permit# 320559935-01-eq-sh was filed under cong yetev lev d'satmar gc# 601046, upon review noticed that gc workers compensation expir
Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Observed a construction fence at exposure #1 of property. permit# 301892780-01-eq-fn was issued on 05/24/2006 and expired on 12/31/2006. no active permits or renewal observed in bis or in dob now., renew permit
Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
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- Class - 1
Observed a sidewalk shed at exposure#1, however upon review noticed gc workers compensation and disability was expired. sidewalk shed is no longer maintained by a licensed professional as gc disability and work
Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Pedestrial protection does not meet code specifications.as noted at time of inspection observed on exp #1 north elevation:shed post was pushed out of place/plumb due to inadequate bracing on lower post.also obs
May 30, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site,expired permit.as noted:at time of inspection construction fence permit was expired.remedy:renew permit for construction fence.
May 30, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Expired sidewalk shed permit at time of inspection observed a sidewalkshed on exp#1,2,3,4.no permits were present onsite.observed no permitsonline on bis or dobnow.rem:renew permit.
Feb 2, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications at time of inspection observed shed not near the facade.between shed and facade big gap withno netting.sidewalk shed mudsills are brooker missing and not nailed i
Feb 2, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit expired permit at time of inspection observed a construction fence on the property no permit observed on property.no permit online bis or dobnow.rem:renew permit.
Feb 2, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Sws at exp#1&4 not as per code, sws not cover full width of sidewalk, approx. 5ft with no protection of sidewalk, walkway less than 5ft,mudsills are rotten, sidewalk shed post on top of cracked wood block, para
Oct 26, 2023 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed sidewalk shed installed at exp#1&4, upon review the department records ( bis & dob now) observed no permit was issued for sidewalk shed installation, last sidewalk shed permit# 320559935 expired on 3/
Oct 26, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed erected sidewalk shed at exp#1 and 4, upon reviewing department records no active permits on file.
Jul 5, 2023 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed erected sidewalk shed at exp#1 and 4 not maintained with parapet panels leaning toward public and mudsills not properly secured, bolts not capped.
Jul 5, 2023 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed sidewalk severely cracked and not maintained at exp#4 causing tripping hazard to the public.
Jul 5, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit.observed sidewalk shed in place w/an expired permit.permit in bis/dobnow expires on 3/28/2014.(exp.#1,2 & 4).aggravated recurring condition:see violations
Mar 29, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet color specification.observed sidewalk shed(exp.#1,2 & 4)not painted hunter green as per code required. remedy: comply w/code.
Mar 29, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to protect pedestrian. at time of my inspection at an abandoned 2 story building construction site i observed a very unsafe sidewalkshed(close) to children schools. sws (1)parapet panels are failling of
Jul 7, 2020 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifcations at time of my inspection on a non-activ jobsite was not maintained i observed rotten platform at expo #1 parapet wall was also loose and hanging at expo #1
Dec 11, 2019 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construtcion equipment on site expired pemrit at time fo inspetcion of a nb none actiev jobsit e i observed sidewlak shed in place with expired permit 3/28-2014 renew permit
Dec 11, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35354247h issued on 11/15/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptible cert
Oct 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protetcion does not meet code specifications.at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place.failure to maintain (1)missing protective caps for bolts(2)the mudsills are damaged and rotted uns
Dec 27, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit.at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place.the permit fo rthe shed was expired.recurring condition-complaint #3609702.renew permit comply wit
Dec 27, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site- expired permit. note: observed sidewalk shed is in place with expired permit on 03-28-14. recurring condition: see complaint 3657848 and 3609702. rmdy: renew permit
Nov 15, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. note: 1.observed sidewalk shed parapet wall sheets are fallen apart. 2.observed sidewalk shed columns bolts are not protected. 3. observed sidewalk shed m
Nov 15, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site: expired permit. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed on site with an expired permit. permit expired as of date 03/28/2014. remedy: renew permit
Jul 26, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. note:at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed on site with the following objections:damaged/misplaced mudsills-exposed bolts, damaged parapet panels
Jul 26, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in sum/vio#35245057y issued on 07/08/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain sidewalk shed. remedy: comply w/comm's orde
Aug 18, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to obtain a temporary construction permit. noted: @ time of insp sidewalk shed on exp#1 w/out permit. rem: obtain permit.
Jul 17, 2017 · Penalty $300
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.6.5 installation adjustment,maintaince repair. noted: at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed at exp#1 has maintaince deficiencies where the parapet panels have became dislodged & have fallen to
Jul 8, 2017 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit. note: permit#320559935 obtain for construciton sidewalk shed. issued on 10-12-12 has exp on 3-28-14. at time of inspection found sidewalk shed erected
Mar 27, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipoment on site-expired permit.note: permit #320559935 obtain for sidewalk shed expried on 3/289/14. at time of inspection found sidewalk shed erected at exp1 and 4 at stalled construc
Dec 29, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain.noted:uopn inspection, debri in site & on sidewalk not removed, fence loose & open.remedy: remove debris/repair fence.
Sep 19, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and prop affected by const operations.noted:upon inspectin metal decking loose & falling onto sidewalk/no sidewalk shed in place for pedestrians.rem:safeguard public+property,re
Sep 19, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard public & property affected by construction operations. noted: a stalled construction site has not be properly secured. materials are loose throughout site & several 4ft by 16ft sheets of
Sep 18, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: on north side of bldg there is exposed & hanging electric wires also at nw corner there is a pile of combustible debris being stored at property line. rem
Oct 23, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Operation of a crane without a cert of on site inspection.@ time of inspection crane working w/o a valid cert of on site inspection(cn).
Sep 20, 2010 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard persons & property affected by construction operation upon inspection noted that the metal stripes used for construction of block wall are sticking outward approx 3" to 4" in large # along
Jun 15, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. bc 28-103.8 matters not provided for upon inspection noted that cracks appeared on exterior block wall extending from 1st fl to 2nd fl approx 30ft from the corner of exp 3 & 4. no engineers report availabl
Jun 15, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. bc 3307.5.1 failure to provide watch person upon inspection noted no work in progress at site. also noted that no watch person presenet or provided at the site. remedy: provide watch person as per code.
Jun 15, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. bc 3307.3.2 failure to provide job site fence - upon inspection noted: job site fence not provided in exposure 1 & exposure 4. remedy: stop all work. provide job site fence. call rest for reinspection.
Jun 15, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. bc 3309.10 failure to provide protection for the roofs of adjoining properties upon inspection noted roof protection not provided on adjacent building at 550 bedford av in exposure 2 & on adjacent building
Jun 15, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide toe board upon inspection noted toe boards not provided along the floor edges on 2nd & 3rd flr. remedy: provide toe board.
Jun 15, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. bc 3308.1.1 failure to provide vertical safety netting upon inspection noted vertical safety netting not provided along the floor edges in the perimeter of the building on 2nd & 3rd flr. remedy: provide ve
Jun 15, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Religious facility (M3)
- Year built
- 1980
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 199,470 ft²
- Lot area
- 50,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2181 / 35
- Assessed value
- $2,189,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 540 Bedford Avenue
Who owns 540 Bedford Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Congregation Yetev Lev D'satmar INC..
Does 540 Bedford Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 540 Bedford 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 540 Bedford Avenue built?
City records list 1980 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.