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539 85 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-06027-0058Map

Owner of record: P.s. 85th Street Fami

539 85 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1942 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 35 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is P.s. 85th Street Fami. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on February 28, 2026. 1 of the 20 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 27 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
163

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 28, 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
27
About 77% of the building's 35 apartments

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 · 20

  • 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

    Feb 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at the ceiling,, in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeded allowed temperature of the 130.f degrees at hotwater fixture, in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1C

    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 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges springs, in the entrance located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hooks and eyelts installed from floor to front entrance door to building, , 1st story

    Feb 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 17, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Replace with new the defective flush pipe of water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 17, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 17, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 wrong information at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 17, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing plastic safety caps or covers at electric outlet at east wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4-f, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2004 · Apt 4-F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 19, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 27, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 5, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 24, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 12, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 4, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p3380

    Jun 3, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 26, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    *42x10,10d06,100m07,68b07,69b11,45q03,59h11. *class 1 item; 42-inoperative door positioning/door lock monitoring as required by code. change parameter or fire ebn to install cap if needed; 100m-in case o fire

    Apr 25, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit work noted: in cellar 3"gas line was ran for a new burner for an existing boiler for dual fuel (for gas & oil).application #320660469 (laa) was field but disapproved on 1/3/2013 (j) which states

    Jan 11, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v10. 10h11.05j01.31h0.60i10.59q03.41g11.58b10.37z11.66o02.03b11. 05j01. gap between car door & strike post return post 03b11 improper car door vision glass must be wire mach.

    Apr 22, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/an order of the dept.noted:no access written basedupon dob records no filings or permits issued to prior ecb #345358502.remedy:comply w/order of the dept

    Jan 6, 2007 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling more than the legal approved # of families. hazardous.noted: bldg is 6 floors & has 35 apts & incellar there were 2 sro's. 1 @front(10 x 15') 1 in the middle(8 x 10')

    Aug 18, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. noted: 2 rms were created w/ full high partition walls/ doors, 1 3pc bathroom w/ shower in the front of the cellar & in the middle/east side.remedy:obtain permit or restore to legal condition

    Aug 18, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from 2 sro' located at front & middle/ east side of the bldg. remedy: provide requirement means of egress.

    Aug 18, 2006 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v01, 73o02, 11b07, 74b07.(74) post certificate in car as per rule 27-1004.

    Aug 21, 2002 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2009 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2009 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2008 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2008 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2007 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 26, 2006 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 26, 2006 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 26, 2006 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 26, 2006 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 26, 2006 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 26, 2006 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 26, 2006 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 26, 2006 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 26, 2006 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 22, 2006 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 22, 2006 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 22, 2006 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 22, 2006 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 22, 2006 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 25, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2006 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2006 · Apt 6B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1942
Floors
6
Residential units
35
Building area
25,000 ft²
Lot area
5,950 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
6027 / 58
Assessed value
$637,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #329420, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 539 85 Street

Who owns 539 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is P.s. 85th Street Fami.

Does 539 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 539 85 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 27 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 77% of its 35 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 539 85 Street built?

City records list 1942 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 539 85 Street?

It has 35 residential units.

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