545 Central Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03404-0001Map
Owner of record: Carlos Rodriguez
545 Central Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Carlos Rodriguez. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 2
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info 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 21, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jan 10, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Structure rendred non-compliant. at time of inspection observed excessive water damage and debris at garage exp4 from fire at adjacent property 1155 halsey street. vacate entire garage and entire 3rd fl due to egress being comprimised by debris at rear of property.
Feb 19, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 23, 2006
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit: work noted top floor apartment erected interior partition to separate the front two room creating 2 sro apartments remedy: obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition
Oct 31, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Sec bc1001.3 27-361 misc violations failure to maintain egress clear and unobstructed at exposure 4 at the 3rd fl fire escape there are chairs & misc items obstructing the fire escape remedy: comply w/ notice o
Oct 27, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defect noted: @ 3 sty masonry brick bldg on halsey st side east cellar entrance 4'long x 1/4 wide verticla crack observed on concrete wall @ ground level
Jun 23, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted created a division at 3rd story by enclosing opening at center section partion wall dividing 3rd floor intotwo spaces remedy obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition
Jun 19, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted ( top floor apt) erected interior partition to seperate the front two room creating 2 sro apts remedy : obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition
Oct 31, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,780 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3404 / 1
- Assessed value
- $110,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #814932, last renewed Sep 28, 2015.
Questions about 545 Central Avenue
Who owns 545 Central Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Carlos Rodriguez.
Does 545 Central Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 545 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 545 Central Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 545 Central Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.