539 Flushing Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-02264-0074Map

Owner of record: Pre Lee LLC

539 Flushing Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Pre Lee LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on March 22, 2023.

HPD violations: 19
DOB violations: 46
ECB violations: 18
HPD complaints: 4

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Mar 22, 2023

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 · 19

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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at soffit at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the soffit at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south and west walls at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south and west walls at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 17, 2018
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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors to the apartment in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt 2L
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
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
Feb 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
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
Feb 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed

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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
Feb 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at scuttle closet 4th story public hall
May 14, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles , buckets, piano etc at the 4th story public hall
May 14, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
§ 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at 4th story public hall
May 14, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 10 18 83.
Aug 13, 1984
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar rear.
Oct 18, 1983
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.
Oct 18, 1983
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 46

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 7, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 17, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 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 - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
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 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
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
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
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
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 18

Class - 2
Inaudible alarm bell. misaligned cab mirror. unguarded cab lighting. self resetting escape hacth switches prohibited. water condition in pit. unguarded sump pump. unguarded machine room lighting.
Aug 14, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Work with out permit : at time of inspection of a 4 story building observed electrical work done at exterior wall ( new electrical line and gang box installed) connected to 3 a/c units at expo. # 1 1st floor le
Mar 17, 2023 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 2
There is debris in the boiler room; correct violations and submit the certificate of correction
Oct 28, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 1
Burnham boiler issued cease use on 01/23/19 vio#39001165x. no repairs made at present time& boiler currently is not being operated. correct hazardous conditions immediately &call d.o.b. to re-inspect to lift c
May 8, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Boiler 2c=boiler is missing the lwco+manualreset aquastat-front boiler jacket is not in place-the safety valve is not max 30psi+in the upright position, correct violations and submit the certificate of correcti
Jan 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Boiler 1g=front jacket not in place-missing lwco+manualreset aquastat-boiler safety not in the upright position-there are wires exposed-the backflow preventer is incorrect, correct violations and submit the cer
Jan 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Boiler 3g=front jacket not in place-missing lwco+manualreset aquastat-boiler safety valve not in the upright position-there are wires exposed-the backflow preventer is incorrect, correct violating conditions an
Jan 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Boiler 1a=fresh air too boiler room is blocked-boiler is missing the lwco+manualreset aquastat-safety valve is not the max 30psi+not in the upright position-there are wires exposed, correct the violations and s
Jan 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Boiler 1c=front boiler jacket is not in place-safety valve is not in the upright position-there are wires exposed-boiler is missing the lwco+manualreset aquastat, correct the violations and submit the certifica
Jan 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Boiler 2b=missing the lwco+manualreset aquastat-the safety valve is not in the upright position, correct the violations and submit the certificate of correction
Jan 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve

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Class - 2
Boiler 2a=missing lwco+manualreset aquastat-boiler safety valve is not in the upright position, correct violations and submit the certificate of correction
Jan 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Cease use boiler=correct all hazardous conditions immedately and call dob 212-3932784 too lift the cease use order
Jan 23, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Boiler 1b=is missing the lwco+manualreset aquastat-safety valve is not max 30psi-front boiler jacket is not in place, correct the violations and submit the certificate of correction
Jan 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Boiler 3a=the auto bleeder is corroded-boiler is missing the lwco+manualreset aquastat-the safety valve is not max 30psi+not in the upright position, correct the violations and submit the certificate of correct
Jan 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Boiler 3b=front boiler jacket not in place-boiler is missing the lwco+manualreset aquastat-safety valve not max 30psi+not in the upright position-the auto bleeder is corroded, correct the violations and submit
Jan 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Boiler 3c=missing lwco+manualreset aquastat-boiler safety valve not max 30psi+not in the upright position-there are wires exposed-the auto bleeder is corroded, correct violations and submit the certificate of c
Jan 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
May 15, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupany alteration number 301514252 note temporary certificate of occupancy expired 07/02/2004 remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy or obtain a valid ce
Mar 30, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Stairs
May 5, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Construction
Roof
May 9, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 3S
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 4
Residential units: 13
Building area: 9,600 ft²
Lot area: 2,790 ft²
Zoning: R7-1
Community board: 301
Council district: 33
Block / lot: 2264 / 74
Assessed value: $676,350
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #353710, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 539 Flushing Avenue

Who owns 539 Flushing Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pre Lee LLC.

Does 539 Flushing Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 539 Flushing 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 539 Flushing Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 539 Flushing Avenue?

It has 13 residential units and 15 units in total.

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