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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
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 · 82
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- 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.
Apr 20, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 19, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser in vestibule , 1st story
Sep 19, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling , 1st story
Sep 19, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Jun 6, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete at landing at stoop
May 23, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective limestone nosing at landing at stoop
May 23, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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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
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.