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537 New Jersey Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03807-0019Map

Owner of record: Akindji, Misbau

537 New Jersey Avenue is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Akindji, Misbau. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 3, 2024

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 · 53

  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    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 17, 2022

    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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    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 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal scuttle ladder leading to roof at 2nd story, public hall

    Aug 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass pane skylight directly over the stairwell at roof

    Aug 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative radiator in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at floor at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative radiator in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective radiator in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door at front entrance

    Dec 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door at front entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Aug 4, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jul 31, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jul 31, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jul 31, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jul 31, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east and north walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 1 baluster at hand rail at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls at scuttle closet at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of bx cable at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective outlet at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2

    Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective outlet at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose - matter - bathroom, wash basin, 1st sty apt.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the - ceilings of bathroom and kitchen, 1st sty apt.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective - wood floor of bathroom, 1st sty apt.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing - bulb at fixture, 1st sty public hall.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Abate the nuisance consisting of - concealed leak ceilings of kitchen and bathroom, 1st sty apt.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide - adequate light of not less than 60 watts, 1st and 2nd story public hall.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet faucet kitchen sink - 2 sty. apt.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective - glass lower sash rear south room - 2 sty. apt.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 27-2032, 2034 adnim. code: discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system - 2nd story apartment.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective - wood nosing - 2 sty. landing stairs public hall.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of - household articles and plaster boards - 2 sty. public hall.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective - door knob entrance to - 2 sty. apt.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 11, 2012 · 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
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3807 / 19
Assessed value
$55,440
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #816022, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 537 New Jersey Avenue

Who owns 537 New Jersey Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Akindji, Misbau.

Does 537 New Jersey Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 537 New Jersey 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 537 New Jersey Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 537 New Jersey Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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