537 Eldert Lane
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04205-0002Map
Owner of record: Masterful Home Buyers LLC
537 Eldert Lane is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Masterful Home Buyers LLC. HPD has recorded 134 housing violations here, most recently on November 6, 2023. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 134
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 88
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 · 134
- IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for unit #1 at cellar west 1(vacate # 242944)
Nov 6, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections bathtub, wash basin, water closet, and sink at cellar
Oct 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electrical stove at cellar
Oct 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at cellar
Oct 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, east and north walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at east wall and 4 sq ft at stool at 1st and 2nd window from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover at electeical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bottom at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lighting fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at window recess in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16259420 issued 28-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at east wall and 4 sq ft at stool at 1st and 2nd window from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16259398 issued 28-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at window recess in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, west and east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wooden baluster at banister in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east and south walls in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall, west wall, ceiling and window stool in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at east wall beneath 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16253119 issued 26-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at window surround in the 3rd room from east located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16253124 issued 26-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at skylight in the bathroom located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at window surround in the 3rd room from east located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at window surround in the 3rd room from east located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east west and north walls in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at east wall beneath 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose wires at south wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures no electricity two entire apartment unit one in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 1
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.
Jul 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of building records. partitions erected creating an illegal class "a" apartment at cellar. rooms used for living. electrical stove and kitchen sink
Oct 27, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35333838r issued on 07-31-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o on bldg dept
Apr 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35333838r issued on 7/31/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that
Jan 28, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35333838r issued on 07/31/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for occupancy contrary at
Dec 13, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35333837p issued on 7/31/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. at cellar erected a class
Nov 29, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35333838r issued on 7/31/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. note:no document file for
Oct 16, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35333837p issued on 7/31/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. note:no document file for
Oct 16, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35333838r issued on 07-31-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or
Sep 6, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.ref to dob/hpd records #288804 indicates 2 sty/2 dwellings. however,observed cellar level illegally occupied by family of 3(2 adult/1 baby)
Jul 31, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. ref to dob records job file #30186877 dated on 11-19-04 schedule a/proposed in cellar/boiler room/recreation room/bath. however,observed in cellar level illegally converted into class'a'unit
Jul 31, 2018
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records.partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar.unlawful gas stove present as well as a kitchen sink.also full bathroom present c
Apr 19, 2018
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt PH
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 1FLROO
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 1STFLR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,008 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,834 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4205 / 2
- Assessed value
- $65,460
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824188, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.
Questions about 537 Eldert Lane
Who owns 537 Eldert Lane?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Masterful Home Buyers LLC.
Does 537 Eldert Lane have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 134 housing violations at this property.
Is 537 Eldert Lane 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 Eldert Lane built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 537 Eldert Lane?
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.