540 Linwood Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04034-0025Map
Owner of record: Sb & Ds Holdings LLC
540 Linwood Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sb & Ds Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 99 housing violations here, most recently on September 18, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 99
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 123
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 99
- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building front yard
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard
Sep 17, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 17, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective handrail at 3rd story public hall at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Sep 17, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric ventilation at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective outlet at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes tree brances at east at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Jun 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the throughout yard
Jun 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose toilet seat cover in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18812730 issued 25-apr-26 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling in boiler room at north at basement
Apr 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
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 1b lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
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 1b lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective seal at lower refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jan 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Dec 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 3 metal balusters at balstrade at stoop yard
Dec 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water at cold water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water at cold water fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder in down position at building front at east at fire escape
Apr 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1sqft at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16243658 issued 22-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1sqft at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor (up 3 inch) in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to leading to rear yard in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Jul 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jul 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard
Jul 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front building
Jul 2, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 22, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 9, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 9, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to post or properly post permit for work at premises.at time of inspection on a jobsite,observed construction fence in place with anactive permit on bis/dob now.but no permit for the construction fence
Dec 21, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit @ cellar level by installing full height partitions.electric & plumbing to create a class'a' apt w/3 bedrooms 3pc bathroom& full kitchen w/gas stove. no 2nd means of egress. no fire stopping
Jan 19, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally # of families: cellar level has full height partitions installed to create 3 bedrooms,full kitchen & 3pc bathroom w/no 2nd means of egress
Jan 19, 2014 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway @ cellar level w/full height partitions installed to create a class'a' apt: partitions only allow a 24" walkway to the only means of egress. no 2nd means provided
Jan 19, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in residential district. noted: wrought iron shop in rear garage. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Aug 30, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 5
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - General
Ventilation system
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - General
Janitor/super
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 2,902 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,375 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4034 / 25
- Assessed value
- $539,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #390187, last renewed Jul 8, 2026.
Questions about 540 Linwood Street
Who owns 540 Linwood Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sb & Ds Holdings LLC.
Does 540 Linwood Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 99 housing violations at this property.
Is 540 Linwood Street 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 540 Linwood Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 540 Linwood Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.