540 Amboy Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03621-0044Map
Owner of record: Hakimian, Rambod
540 Amboy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hakimian, Rambod. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 20
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 · 32
- 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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet cover at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at 1st window from east at south in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet cover at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Dec 28, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line at building front
Dec 28, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of hasp with eye capable of being padlocked at scuttle cover at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 28, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 6; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the kitchen , the bathroom , the 3rd room from east at south, the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall, south wall, north wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, west wall, south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2R
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.
Oct 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 7, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted at rear of building remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal conditions
Oct 5, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted at rear of bldg- approx size 5'x5'x7' high addition,white siding & residental type entry door. remedy: otain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Oct 5, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 24, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 26, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 26, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 26, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 26, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3621 / 44
- Assessed value
- $194,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327290, last renewed Mar 20, 2026.
Questions about 540 Amboy Street
Who owns 540 Amboy Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hakimian, Rambod.
Does 540 Amboy Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 540 Amboy Street 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 540 Amboy Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 540 Amboy Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.