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542 Georgia Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03820-0047Map

Owner of record: Beckford, Vincent

542 Georgia Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Beckford, Vincent. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
65
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
89

What to know

Concern
6 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 · 65

  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective outlets at north and south walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective outlets at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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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 10, 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 16sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 23, 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

    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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... embedded in caulking around bathtub walls approx (marked apt 2r) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper window glass pane (marked apt 2r) in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors (marked apt 2r) in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wire at ceiling light fixtue at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule , 1st story

    Dec 11, 2019

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 29, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 3R

    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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Aug 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at 1st story

    Aug 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Aug 3, 2018

    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 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jun 3, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes on south wall vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Jun 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jun 3, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jun 3, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jun 3, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... west wall approx 6 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jun 3, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... south and west walls approx 18 sq. ft. in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jun 3, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 30, 2018 · Apt BASMNT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2018 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 28, 2018 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 28, 2018 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 28, 2018 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 28, 2018 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 29, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 2R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,198 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3820 / 47
Assessed value
$221,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #303842, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.

Questions about 542 Georgia Avenue

Who owns 542 Georgia Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Beckford, Vincent.

Does 542 Georgia Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.

Is 542 Georgia 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 542 Georgia Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542 Georgia Avenue?

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.