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537 Hart Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03215-0044Map

Owner of record: 537 Investors Corp.

537 Hart Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 537 Investors Corp.. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on August 31, 2025. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
82
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
24
HPD complaints
403

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 31, 2025

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 · 82

  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes conducive to pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls,ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and manage garbage in public areas. evidence found at rat dropping in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical wall outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective steam air vent valve at radiator at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken concrete thread 4th from bottom to top at building front court at north , 1st story

    Nov 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 20, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 4th and 5th concrete tread and riser from bottom at stoop at building front , 1st story

    Apr 12, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded facade brick at exterior south wall extending from 1st story to 2nd story at building front

    Apr 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 19, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked masonry treads and landing at stair stoop at front areaway, 2nd story

    Apr 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at 1st window upper sash from south above entrance to building at front areaway, 2nd story

    Apr 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick parapet wall with missing and deteriorated mortar at brick joints at roof at front areaway

    Apr 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser in vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 19, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling , 1st story

    Sep 19, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 19, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective vent fan at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchenette located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 5, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 6, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at the steam riser at north west in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete at landing at stoop

    May 23, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective limestone nosing at landing at stoop

    May 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls & ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 22, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 27, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 18, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 7, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 7, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed on both levels, floors sagging, separation at base moldings' and floor. doors not plumb and windows not operable due to misalignment.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 6, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 24

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39038903h issued 4/6/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/opermit comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Dec 3, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:noted:exp1&2 has vert&horiz cracks.comply w/code

    Dec 3, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39038903h issued on 4/6/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit.pr

    Sep 15, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at exp1&2 vertical/horizontal cracks throughout in various locations.front stepscracks in disrepair with loose/missing bricks/mortar.exp1 all window l

    Sep 15, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39038903h issued on 04/06/21 & to file a cert of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/the comm's order

    Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls &/or appurtenances. noted: at exp#1 facade w/vertical/horizontal cracks throughout in various locations frontsteps w/missing/loose mortar/bricks window lintels rusted/deterioratin

    Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: bldg facade instate of disrepair w/several vertical & horizontal cracks at exp#1 wall. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.

    May 22, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    In cellar installed screw jacks and 4" x 4" in several locations without permit., obtain permit

    Apr 6, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At front of building, above above 2nd floor windows, large horizontal crack appears, at parapet and at 2nd floor vertical cracks appear., maintain exterior building wall

    Apr 6, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. respondent failed to correct the violating conditions and file a c/c pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov 34896724l. remedy: file c/c.

    Mar 8, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. respondent failed to correct the violating conditions and file a c/c pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov 34896723j. remedy: file c/c.

    Mar 8, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted: brick facade at front parapet vertical crack from 2nd story window lintel line to top of parapet approx 1/2" wide. horizontal crack along 2nd fl windo

    Jan 14, 2011 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct conditions cited in nov 34877378y. failure to maintain brick facade at front of premises. no record of correction fil

    Jan 14, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain. noted: brick facade has separation cracks & missing mortar in brickwork w/defective 2nd flr window lintels. remedy: maintain & repair defect.

    Oct 4, 2010 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall note: front parapet has defective broke wall with separations cracks & defective 2nd fl window steel linters. remedy: maintain & repair defect.

    Aug 31, 2010 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: brick parapet wall has vertical cracks. structure is leaning inwards out of position. metal window lintel rotting. vertical cracks also noted in brick walls under 2nd fl. window

    Apr 23, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg horizontal cracks in bldg exterior brick parapet wall rem: repair forthwith

    Nov 17, 2009 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances noted vertical & horizontal cracks in bldgs exterior brick parapet wall rem: repair exterior wall

    Jun 17, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: observedat parapet wall (front) vertical & horizontal cracks in brick wall. remedy: maintain exterior bldg walls.

    Dec 19, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building.defect noted! observed at parapot wall vertical crack approx 4' long boiler copingstone in its brick facade. remedy: maintain exterior building wall.

    Jun 6, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit:illegal work @bldg found to have been illegally converted w. the modif.of layoouts & subdivison of apts. on the 1st flr and 2nd flr to create 4apts.for dwelling from pvt dwelling as specificat

    Jan 23, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob rec.noted:bldg is a legal 2fam,illegal converted to 4fams w/o prior obtaining theproper permits from dob contrary dob recs.which specified 1st flr w 1fam2nd flr with1fa

    Jan 23, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Fail to maint. interior of bldg haz defects noted:exposed ceiling joists & woodstuds @2nd stry rear apt.&bsmt.bldg opened @front entry door w.broken & defective lockwindow rear w.missing loose hinges &window sa

    Jan 23, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Fail to maintain ext bldg haz defects noted:vert.crack @brick parapet wall at aprox4'-0"lng below coping stone to brick soldiers above steel linter @window 2nd stry dislodgesoldiers @brick wall facade w.horizon

    Jan 23, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 13, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 13, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 18, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 18, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 2, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 30, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 12, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 12, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 12, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 12, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 12, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 25, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 25, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,692 ft²
Lot area
1,710 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3215 / 44
Assessed value
$70,560
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 537 Hart Street

Who owns 537 Hart Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 537 Investors Corp..

Does 537 Hart Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.

Is 537 Hart Street 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 537 Hart Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 537 Hart Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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