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540 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

11
DOB Complaints
51
311 Housing Calls
62
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

91
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 91% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 540 St Johns Place

540 St. Johns Place in Crown Heights is a 6-story, 47-unit residential building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Classon Prospect Inc. C/o Phil Cramer.

The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, particularly during a cluster of complaints in late 2022 where multiple emergency reports indicated building-wide heat and hot water failures. Recent concerns include unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage reported in March 2025, which was investigated by HPD but found not to violate housing laws. The building is currently facing several active violations, including failure to file required energy benchmarking reports and display energy efficiency scores, which have been recurring since 2022-2023. Notable safety violations were issued in December 2023 regarding obstructed fire egress and self-closing door issues.

While there have been occasional bedbug reports, the most recent filing for 2024-2025 indicates no infested units. The building has undergone multiple Local Law 188 inspections, with several elevator-related violations recorded between 2018-2022, though recent inspections (2023-2024) have shown no overnight service violations. Rodent activity has been documented through inspections, with the most recent showing rat activity in July 2025, following similar findings in previous inspections. The property has a history of elevator maintenance issues, with multiple violations and repair requirements noted between 2018 and 2022, including missing safety features and maintenance problems that resulted in penalties of up to $12,500.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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540 St Johns Place Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Crown Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 47
Year built 1931
Total area 46963 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

11
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
62
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
51
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
13
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
7
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 536 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11238
  • 538 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11238

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540 St Johns Place Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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540 St Johns Place Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 540 St Johns Place. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-03-232025-05-12Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-222023-02-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2021-12-092022-12-28Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-12-132022-12-18Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-11-302022-12-04Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 540 St Johns Place. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-11ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-12-01BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF BUSHES OBSTRUCTING DROP LADDER AT 1ST FIRE ESCAPE FROM EAST AT NORTH AT FIRE ESCAPENone
2023-12-01BOpenNone1A§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2023-12-01CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICK STAND INSTALLED AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2023-12-01BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION IN FIREPROOF PASSAGEWAY CONSISTING OF GARBAGE AND GARBAGE CANS AT FIRE PASSAGE WAYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 540 St Johns Place. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-23 18:59UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2024-09-05 14:27RodentSigns of RodentsClosedDOHMH
2023-02-22 18:06HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-12-13 19:35HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-11-30 23:15HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 540 St Johns Place.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39059862023-05-19ACTIVELocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2023-05-22Compliance Inspection Completed – No Enforcement Action Required (2023-05-22)
38997592023-04-04CLOSEDLocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2023-04-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-04-11)
38293452022-01-26CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-03-10Oath Violation Served (2022-03-11)
37847142021-01-25CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-01-26Oath Violation Served (2021-01-26)
37505122020-04-22CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-04-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-04-28)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 540 St Johns Place.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2024-08-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2024-05-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2024-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2023-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 540 St Johns Place. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 540 St Johns Place. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-05-070002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-181102022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-230002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-04-080002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-110002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 540 St Johns Place. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-10InitialRat Activity
2024-11-01ComplianceRat Activity
2024-05-23InitialRat Activity
2023-06-20InitialPassed
2016-07-28CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 540 St Johns Place. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 540 St Johns Place. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 540 St Johns Place. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-03-1039057757MCLASSON PROSPECT INCNO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM AACTIVE12500.012500.0
2021-01-2639035427MCLASSON PROSPECT INCCLASS 1 ITEM: MISSING DLM AS NOW REQUIRED BY CODE CLASS 2 ITEMS: MISSING CERTIFICATE FRAME. DEFECTIVE CAR PHONE. MUTED ALARM BELLS. MISSING IN CASE OF FIRE SIGNAGE. UNGUARDED PLANK SWITCH. UNGUARDED HOIST MACHIACTIVE1250.01250.0
2020-04-1339020959LCLASSON PROSPECT INCCEASE USE ITEMS: 1) MISSING SELECTOR TAPE SWITCH AS REQUIRED BY K3. 2) FLOOR STOP EXCESSIVELY OFF LEVEL AT SEVERAL FLOORS CLASS 1 ITEM: MISSING DLM AS NOW REQUIRED BY CODE CLASS 2 ITEMS: MISSING CERTIFICATE FRAACTIVE6250.00.0
2018-05-0238262989HCLASSON PROSPECT INC14M7,10H11,2L10,67L10,56Y2,56Y13,60L10,70O2,77K10. 14M7-CAR MIRROR MISSING PROVIDE; 10H11-CAR DOOR GIBS WORN REPLACE; 2L10-ALARM SYSTEM DEFECTIVE REPAIR; 67L10-COMMUNICATION DEFECTIVE REPAIR; 56Y2-HOIST MACHINRESOLVE655.00.0
2018-04-1638262583HCLASSON PROSPECT INC8V1,14M7,11L10,39M7,56Y2,56Y13,68M7,70P16,70O2,77K10,99BB5. 8V1-CAR FLOOR TO LANDING SILL NOT LEVEL ADJUST; 14M7-CAR MIRROR MISSING PROVIDE11L10-CAR BUTTON DEFECTIVE REPAIR; 39M7-CAR TOP LIGHT MISSING PROVIDERESOLVE655.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 540 St Johns Place. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 540 St Johns Place. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 540 St Johns Place. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 540 St Johns Place. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 540 St Johns Place. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 540 St Johns Place. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 540 St Johns Place. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 540 St Johns Place. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 540 St Johns Place. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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