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540 Driggs Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02320-0023Map

Owner of record: 540 Driggs LLC

540 Driggs Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 540 Driggs LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on April 8, 2021. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 8, 2021

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
8
About 100% of the building's 7 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 9

  • 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 8, 2021

    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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    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 21, 2017

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts required.

    Apr 8, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 vestibule at front areaway

    Aug 7, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room at cellar

    Jul 25, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 near mail boxes 1st story public hall

    Jul 25, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty north apt 1r. , section '' ''

    May 5, 1992 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 16

  • 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 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 19, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 9, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 9, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under permit# 321817174 on 9/4/19. revocation of approval(s) and permit(s)

    Sep 10, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 24, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work withot permit noted: in rear of building a masonary bbq has been erected approx 6' high x3' wide x2' deep without a permit remedy: obtain proper permit or remove structure

    Jun 22, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 20

  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. at time of my inspection on a partially stopped site by original complaint#3792417 on 4-5-21. placed a stop on all work at exp#1&10' back. upon re

    Apr 28, 2021 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required at time of inspection of a 4 story building under alteration i observed roof protection in place on the adjoining exp 2 & 4 property roofs.additionally coping had

    Apr 5, 2021 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping at constructon site at time of inspection of a 4 story building under alteration i observed multiple areas with debris and material on floor in paths of egress such as

    Apr 5, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments.at time of inspection of a 4 story building under alteration i observed a supported scaffold at exp.3 & rear exp 2.the safety

    Apr 5, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3314.1 supported scaffold bilt in unsafe manner.noted:at the time of my inspection of an alteration type-1 4 story building construction in progress,i observed supported scaffolding at exposures 1 and 3,upon cl

    Dec 16, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Materials false statement the respodent is the appliacant for professionally certified job no 321817174 the pwi(sc1704 25026) submitted to eth department continue false information about this propose work on dr

    Jul 31, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Materials false statement the respodnet is the general contractro for dob job#321817174 the pw 2 form (sc176 425041) submitted to the department indicate the there is not concrete work (section 3d) and sections

    Jul 31, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. at time of inspection of a 4 sty bldg i observed existing roof removed w/all joist removed also existing fire escape at exp#3

    Jul 17, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3309.8 failure to maintain building adjoining walls @time of inspection of a 4 sty building on an active job site i observed roof joist in party wall with adj property @exp #4 removed & pockets have not been

    Jul 17, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3309.9 failure to integrity of adjoining buildings. @time of inspection of a 4 sty building on an active job site i observed building roof removed & contractor failed to restore weatherproof integrity of

    Jul 17, 2019

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3309.2 failure to provide license agreement w/adjoining property 546 driggs ave at time of inspection observed cantilevered oh protection at rear yard of adjacent property constructed platform to protect

    May 9, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard public and property. at time of inspection and inresponse to above complaint# the following violating conditions were observed. numerous amounts of mortar and cmu brick debris in rear yard

    May 4, 2019 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3309.14 protection of adj property(windows). at time of inspection observed construction operations at exp#2,3. consisting of temp shoring,demolition and cmu masonry work. material and debris stored right at ed

    May 4, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    2113.1.6.1 responsibility of owner of taller building. at time of inspection observed building at 540 driggs doing work approximately 30ft above adj property of 546 driggs ave. chimney of 546 driggs was not ext

    May 4, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3309.12 failure to protect adj properties/rear yard. at time of inspection observed active site at 4 fl level doing temp shoring and cmu masonry work at rear exposure #2,3 w/o any protection in place for rear y

    May 4, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3309.10 inadequate roof protection. at time of inspection observed unprotected parapet wall of 546 driggs ave and unprotected vent stack chimney. all areas of adjacent property roof need to be protected from co

    May 4, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permit holder failed to maintain the daily log identifying each workerand copy of the sst card,sst supervision card,limited sst card,temporary,sst card or proof of compliance w/ item 1 of 3321.1. noted:observed

    May 3, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permit holder failed to maintain the daily log identifying each workerand copy of the sst card,sst supervision card,limited sst card,temporary,sst card or proof of compliance w/ item 1 of 3321.1. noted:i observ

    May 3, 2019

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit. noted: in rear of building a mansonary bbq has been erected approx. 6'high x 3'wide x 2'deep without a permit. remedy: obtain proper permit or remove structure.

    Jun 22, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted removal of rear brick chimney and installaion of flue remedy: obtain a permit for all work in question.

    Apr 26, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Doors

    Jul 7, 2009 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 18, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 18, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2005 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 3R

    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 (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
5,441 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2320 / 23
Assessed value
$1,365,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #326150, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.

Questions about 540 Driggs Avenue

Who owns 540 Driggs Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 540 Driggs LLC.

Does 540 Driggs Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 Driggs Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 540 Driggs Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 Driggs Avenue?

It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.

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