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539 Central Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03404-0004Map

Owner of record: Michel, Magdalen

539 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 Michel, Magdalen. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 28 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 28

  • 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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts(light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2019

    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.

    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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required. light fixture present. at front areaway

    May 19, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.

    May 30, 2008

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage thruout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 19, 2008 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage thruout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 19, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage thruout in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 19, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required

    Oct 27, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watt minimum

    Nov 10, 1998

    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

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close

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 / 4
Assessed value
$76,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #359312, last renewed Jan 13, 1995.

Questions about 539 Central Avenue

Who owns 539 Central Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Michel, Magdalen.

Does 539 Central Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 539 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 539 Central Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 539 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.