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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- 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 8, 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 16, 2018
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 21, 2017
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 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 vestibule at front areaway
Aug 7, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room at cellar
Jul 25, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 near mail boxes 1st story public hall
Jul 25, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.