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543 Central Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03404-0002Map

Owner of record: Serrano Juan

543 Central Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Serrano Juan. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
65
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 65

  • A

    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.

    May 4, 2026

    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.

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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.

    Nov 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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 9, 2024

    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.

    Nov 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 21, 2023

    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.

    Nov 7, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • A

    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 7, 2021

    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 7, 2021

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 20, 2017

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 4, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear all stys.

    Nov 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard north.

    Nov 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration water closet wash basin & shower erected cellar cellar.

    Nov 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof thru out.

    Nov 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 3 sty apt 3 2nd room from front. located at apt 3

    Nov 24, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 3 sty apt 3 bathroom serrano 446 6890. located at apt 3

    Nov 24, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceilings 3 sty apt 3 foyer & kitchen serrano 446 6890. located at apt 3

    Nov 24, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass insert entrance door 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Nov 24, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt 2 elcalera. located at apt 2

    Nov 24, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty apt 2 kitchen. located at apt 2

    Nov 24, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 1 sty apt.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 1 sty apt bathroom.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls all stys public hall.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceilings & walls all stys public hall.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 1 sty apt kitchen.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty apt.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marlite paneling east wall 1 sty apt bathroom.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle 1 sty apt bathroom.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile floor & walls 1 sty apt bathroom.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 1 sty apt kitchen.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a telephone number at which the owner or a responsible person can be reached at all hours in the event of an emergency.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture ceiling 1 sty apt rear east room.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing anchor plate to gooseneck roof rear .

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs pub hall all stys.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade all stys pub hall.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar rear.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective boiler room metal clg cellar center.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys pub hall.

    Nov 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendred non-compliant. at time of inspection observed excessive water damage and debris at rear yard from fire at adjacent property 1155 halsey street. vacate entire rear yard and entire 3rd fl due to egress being comprimised by debris at rear of property.

    Feb 19, 2025

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,300 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3404 / 2
Assessed value
$76,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #369096, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 543 Central Avenue

Who owns 543 Central Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Serrano Juan.

Does 543 Central Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.

Is 543 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 543 Central Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 543 Central Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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