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541 Sutter Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03750-0028Map

Owner of record: Sergio Buffalino

541 Sutter Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Sergio Buffalino. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 15 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 26

  • 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 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 minimum required

    Oct 3, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 aprx.6 x 8 ft. extension erected into rear yard enlarging length of 1st story building & use like apartment.

    Apr 23, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition , garage at bldg rear converted to class ''a'' apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2001 · 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 200 watts at front areaway

    Sep 7, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty rear north apt 4 bathroom er1. , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 3 sty rear north apt 4 bathroom er1. , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet 3 sty rear north apt 4 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance 3 sty rear north apt 4. , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty rear north apt 4. , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty rear north apt 4 neives. , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings thru out 3 sty rear north apt 4. , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable ceiling light fixtures at front center & rear rooms 3 sty rear north apt 4. , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring ceiling 3 sty rear north apt 4. , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection locknut at waste line washbasin 3 sty rear north apt 4 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Jul 26, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door padlocked.

    Jul 26, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    I observed in cellar gas meter area appliance valve and future gas connection on main gas line which is prohibited and not code complaint , repair and/replace

    Jul 24, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 8, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 8, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 6, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 11, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 10, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 10, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 26, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 15, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 15, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 15, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 15, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 15, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 2, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 2, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
5,850 ft²
Lot area
1,591 ft²
Zoning
M1-4
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3750 / 28
Assessed value
$350,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #341497, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 541 Sutter Avenue

Who owns 541 Sutter Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sergio Buffalino.

Does 541 Sutter Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 541 Sutter Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 541 Sutter Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 541 Sutter Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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