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537 Ovington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-05874-0072Map

Owner of record: Dean Street Associates 537 LLC

537 Ovington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 62 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Dean Street Associates 537 LLC. HPD has recorded 406 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 56 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
406
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
686

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 9, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
56
About 90% of the building's 62 apartments
Up from 54 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 406

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt D10

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scolding hot water above 130 degrees at fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt B10

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at ... in the entrance located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt D10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room

    May 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2026 · Apt D1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of electromagnatic lock installed at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide heavy duty lockset at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt D10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt D10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Mar 23, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at southwest

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at southwest

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''545'', 1st from north at east

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt D10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''545'', 1st from north at east

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt D10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate heat riser at west wall in the bathroom located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''545'', 1st from north at east

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt D10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on the door in the entrance located at apt a14, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''547''

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt A14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt a14, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''547''

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt A14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt a14, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''547''

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt A14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset assembly at door, in the entrance located at apt d9, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''blg545'', 1st from north at east

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt D9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles, in the kitchen located at apt d9, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''blg545'', 1st from north at east

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt D9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt d9, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''blg545'', 1st from north at east

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt D9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set assembly, in the entrance located at apt d9, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''blg545'', 1st from north at east

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt D9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Mar 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative intercom system from building entrance door to panel at west wall in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking, grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at east and south walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt d9, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''blg545'', 1st from north at east

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt D9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to boiler room at boiler room

    Jan 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt d14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''547''

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt D14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt d14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''547''

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt D14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''547''

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt D14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt D1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt D1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt D1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window counter balance upper and lower sash at 1st widow from from east at south in the 2nd room from north located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 4th story, section ''547'', 2nd from north at east

    Dec 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide heavy duty lockset at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of electromagnatic lock device installed at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt c7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''539''

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt C7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper window sash in the kitchen located at apt c7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''539''

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt C7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt d14, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''eastsouth''

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt D14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt d14, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''eastsouth''

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt D14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''southwest''

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt d14, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''eastsouth''

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt D14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt d14, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''eastsouth''

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt D14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt d14, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''eastsouth''

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt D14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window at west wall. in the 5th room from north located at apt d14, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''eastsouth''

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt D14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide heavy duty lockset at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. window lentils at second and third floor in courtyard of 4 story m/d deteriorating in a state of disrepair. minor cracks in various locations, repair and

    Nov 20, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted at exposure# 1 at the entry way stairstep cracks throughout the masonry facade and at the parapet level., repair and/replace

    Mar 22, 2025 · Penalty $2,530

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Waste oil at boiler and at oil pump/oil valve missing at top of oil tank/body drain pipes missing at safety valves/boiler flue not fire wrapped outside boiler room;correct violation and submit the certificate o

    Oct 19, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection, observed chain-link fencing above retaining wall at exp-2 of the subject premises, in disrepair and tilted towards the exit accessway area. the fence observed to be approx. 24 feet lo

    Mar 2, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At the time of inspection, observed at exp-2 of the subject premises, the exit accessway/discharge area has a large amount of accumulated debris blocking the fire escape along with obstructing the flow of traff

    Mar 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    No approved plans on site. noted: at time of inspection there was 2 outriggers 1 material hoist set up on roof top. workers could not provide plans/cds to verify if equipment was installed properly.rmdy: stop

    Aug 22, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No certificate fitness. noted: at time of inspection 2 workers were doing facade repairs from a suspended scaffold. worker were unable to provide a certificate of fitness.licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffo

    Aug 22, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt D10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt A9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt D10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2026 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt B2

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Dec 18, 2025Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments62

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1927
Floors
4
Residential units
62
Building area
46,200 ft²
Lot area
17,700 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
5874 / 72
Assessed value
$1,130,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304669, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 537 Ovington Avenue

Who owns 537 Ovington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dean Street Associates 537 LLC.

Does 537 Ovington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 406 housing violations at this property.

Is 537 Ovington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 56 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 62 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 537 Ovington Avenue built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 537 Ovington Avenue?

It has 62 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.