542 New Lots Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04304-0007Map
Owner of record: Henry, Leon
542 New Lots Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Henry, Leon. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 27 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 8
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 39
- 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.
May 5, 2026
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 - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 11, 2024
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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 24, 2023
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 7, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 12, 2021
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.
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Oct 19, 2018
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 28, 2017
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 14, 2016
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.
Oct 13, 2015
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing , tenant danette carter; in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at north
May 3, 2001 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, at entire apartment, cellar apt
Feb 27, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections washbasin, bathtub,w/c, kitchen sink and gas range at entire apartment, cellar apt
Feb 27, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination , at public hall, 1st story
Dec 18, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective light switch in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt 2-r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 29, 2000 · Apt 2-R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2-r, 2nd story
Nov 29, 2000 · Apt 2-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2-r, 2nd story
Nov 29, 2000 · Apt 2-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing vinyl tiles floor in the kitchen located at apt 2-r, 2nd story
Nov 29, 2000 · Apt 2-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective shower head, bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 2-r, 2nd story
Nov 29, 2000 · Apt 2-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. tenants name. ms.d. carter. in the entire apartment located at apt 2-r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 29, 2000 · Apt 2-R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended, 2x4 ceiling tiles installed. in the entire apartment located at apt 2-r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 29, 2000 · Apt 2-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles, cycles, etc. at bulkhead at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 29, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cabinet, washbasin. in the bathroom located at apt 2-r, 2nd story
Nov 29, 2000 · Apt 2-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 28, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose doors. closets. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 28, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. tenants name. ms.d. carter. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 28, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak, ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 28, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective acoustical tiles, ceiling.. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 28, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 28, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, .. in the kitchen located at cellar apt 1
Jan 30, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections kitchen and in the bathroom located at cellar apt 1
Jan 30, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4304 / 7
- Assessed value
- $44,820
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #354148, last renewed Dec 18, 2025.
Questions about 542 New Lots Avenue
Who owns 542 New Lots Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Henry, Leon.
Does 542 New Lots Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 542 New Lots 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 New Lots Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 542 New Lots Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.