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542 Pennsylvania Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03822-0041Map

Owner of record: 542 Pennsylvania LLC

542 Pennsylvania Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 542 Pennsylvania LLC. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on October 2, 2025. 3 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
32

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 2, 2025

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 · 48

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items and chairs fire escape at building front , 2nd story

    Oct 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower glass panel at the buildings entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building front entrance door at public hall at basement

    Sep 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall

    Aug 15, 2025

    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 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window leading t0 fire escape at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2D

    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 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Aug 15, 2025

    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

    Aug 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall

    Aug 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall

    Aug 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at public hall

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts #2c, vacate order# 259643 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at public hall

    Jul 16, 2025

    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 at public hall

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at 2nd story balcony 1st from south at east at building front at fire escape

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at basement

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at sink base floor in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls at basement

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south and north wall at basement

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2025

    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

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at fire escape window in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective lock and latch set in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to west section at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jul 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls basement at public hall

    Jul 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and north, south and east walls basement at public hall

    Jul 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet .... in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    At time of inspection observed excavation at expo#1 of 6ft deep appox 12ft in width and 6ft in length there was no surging of the excavation and no proper fencing for pubic safety pswo was issued for all excavation till proper surging and fence is put up.

    May 24, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed excavation at expo#1 of 6ft deep appox 12ft in width and 6ft in length there was no surging of the excavation and no proper fencing for pubic safety pswo was issued for all excava

    May 24, 2024

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2023 · 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
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,400 ft²
Lot area
2,400 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3822 / 41
Assessed value
$54,540
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #391351, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.

Questions about 542 Pennsylvania Avenue

Who owns 542 Pennsylvania Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 542 Pennsylvania LLC.

Does 542 Pennsylvania Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 542 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542 Pennsylvania 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.