539 Alabama Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03837-0026Map
Owner of record: Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC.
539 Alabama Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 18 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC.. HPD has recorded 403 housing violations here, most recently on August 24, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 403
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 725
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 403
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead
Aug 24, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window stool second ftom north in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at cellar
Jan 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance at public hall
Jan 19, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door , 1st story
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is.defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18077523 issued 09-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east and north walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, west. south and north walls in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 24
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 20, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
File a cert form app etc.containing a material false statement under job app#320890782 issued on 6/11/15 expiring on 6/10/16 & job app#340094025.pwi's are check marked "no" for "rent control/stabilization".@ ti
Jan 13, 2016 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt PH
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 22,313 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3837 / 26
- Assessed value
- $502,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302665, last renewed Feb 13, 2026.
Questions about 539 Alabama Avenue
Who owns 539 Alabama Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hpeny Housing Development Fund Company, INC..
Does 539 Alabama Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 403 housing violations at this property.
Is 539 Alabama Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 539 Alabama Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 539 Alabama Avenue?
It has 18 residential units and 19 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.