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
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 · 65
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 26, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 7, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 7, 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.
Oct 29, 2019
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.
Oct 16, 2018
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 20, 2017
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 4, 2016
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.
Oct 8, 2015
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 1 sty apt.
Nov 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 1 sty apt bathroom.
Nov 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls all stys public hall.
Nov 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceilings & walls all stys public hall.
Nov 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 1 sty apt kitchen.
Nov 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty apt.
Nov 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marlite paneling east wall 1 sty apt bathroom.
Nov 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle 1 sty apt bathroom.
Nov 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tile floor & walls 1 sty apt bathroom.
Nov 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall.
Nov 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 1 sty apt kitchen.
Nov 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture ceiling 1 sty apt rear east room.
Nov 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.
Nov 16, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade all stys pub hall.
Nov 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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.