542 Central Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03396-0139Map
Owner of record: Hunt, Maudnel
542 Central Avenue is a two-family home built in 1998 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hunt, Maudnel. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2022. 14 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 35
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 · 18
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 4 square feet in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 4 square feet in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 13955730 issued 22-dec-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued
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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.
Nov 25, 2020
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Nov 23, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Nov 23, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit --door closet in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit -door closet in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit -door closet north wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing --d00r closet north wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening - double cylinder lock installed on wrought iron door street entrance to building
May 8, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1LEFTS
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 1, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 6, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 4, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 4, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1998
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,944 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,606 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3396 / 139
- Assessed value
- $58,740
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 542 Central Avenue
Who owns 542 Central Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hunt, Maudnel.
Does 542 Central Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 542 Central 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 542 Central Avenue built?
City records list 1998 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 542 Central Avenue?
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.