539 Rogers Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-05039-0004Map
Owner of record: Jhl 539 Realty Group LLC
539 Rogers Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jhl 539 Realty Group LLC. HPD has recorded 123 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 123
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 98
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 · 123
- 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
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
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 27, 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
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 21, 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
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 25 sq.ft. at cellar original violation 14543919 issued 03-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 3, 2021
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 wall erected from floor to ceiling creating rooms for duplex use in conjunction with apartment#1 contrary to dob record at cellar
Sep 3, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet and wash basin at cellar
Sep 3, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiators (five) at floor at cellar
Sep 3, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 25 sq.ft. at cellar
Sep 3, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 floor pierced and stairs erected leading to cellar in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors leading to rear yard in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Sep 3, 2021 · 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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic foor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 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
Dec 3, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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, 1st story
Dec 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 , at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, west wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 4 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 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
Nov 27, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 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, 1st story
Nov 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening sliding bolt with an eye arranged to be padlocked installed at the door in the entrance located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening sliding bolt with an eye arranged to be padlocked at the door to yard in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane upper sash first from north at east in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st wall cabinet from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Construction other optional
Vio23-50169
Jan 16, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or department of buildings records.floor puried and stairs erected leading to cellar in conjunction with 1st story is being used as a duplex apartment.partition er
Sep 3, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order.noted:at time of inspection vacate sticker was observed to have been removed from premises.as per complaint#3578808,partial vacate was originally issued on 2/23
Feb 26, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for pccupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. observed @ the time of inspection bldg owner erected full height partitions to create a substandard bedroom w/a
Feb 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. bldg owner erected full height partitions to enclose a bedroom w/o light & ventilation. installed a 3pc bath,a kitchenette w/a propane hot plate & micrpwave. observed 1 means of egress to exp
Feb 13, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34955281z issued on 4/19/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for occupancy conditions.
Jun 20, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
On follow up inspection #14226 observed in cellar the use of illegal fittings consist of unions, tee's and future line in boiler soon. remedy: remove non-complying material.
Apr 20, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to cofo or dob records hpd mdr#. mdr#331356 indicates a 3 story legal 3 family dwelling & store now arranged & occupied in 8 sro's 5 sro's on 2nd flr 2 sro's on third floor, 1 sro at cellar.
Apr 19, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. work noted:at cellar level installed water & waste lines for a 3 pc bath roughing only in place erected full height partitions creating one room. rem:obtain plans (as) permits or restore
Apr 19, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain other building parts: at the rear of building the fire escape has no ladder to allow proper evaluation measures at a three storied brick framed structure. remedy: maintain building.
Nov 2, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 19, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 19, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 19, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 19, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - General
Doors
Apr 19, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 19, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Apr 19, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - General
Floor
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - General
Doors
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Construction
Roof
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 14, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - General
Fire-escape
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - General
Fire-escape
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Construction
Roof
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - General
Floor
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - General
Floor
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5039 / 4
- Assessed value
- $404,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #351356, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.
Questions about 539 Rogers Avenue
Who owns 539 Rogers Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jhl 539 Realty Group LLC.
Does 539 Rogers Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 123 housing violations at this property.
Is 539 Rogers 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 539 Rogers Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 539 Rogers Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.