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1539 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

22
DOB Complaints
537
311 Housing Calls
506
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

9
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 9% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1539 St Johns Place

The 63-unit, 6-story building at 1539 St. Johns Place in Crown Heights, owned by Mike Spira, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, between May and June 2025, there were multiple HPD violations related to unsanitary conditions (pests), plumbing issues (toilets, bathtubs/showers), and heat/hot water problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

The building has a history of elevator-related issues, with multiple complaints and active ECB violations as of 2023/2024 regarding hoistway access, phone systems, and various maintenance requirements, leading to substantial fines totaling $15,000. The property has faced persistent rodent issues, with rat activity documented in inspections from 2022 through 2025, including recent inspections in January and December 2024. Several apartments have had documented violations requiring repairs, including water leaks, mold conditions, and issues with bathroom fixtures.

The building's heating system has been a recurring concern, with violations related to inadequate heat supply, particularly affecting apartment 5H. While the building has undergone some repairs and addressed various violations, including facade work completed in 2024, there remain active concerns regarding building systems and general maintenance. The property has maintained consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in recent years, and most recent rodent inspections have passed, though rat activity remains documented as of 2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1539 St Johns PlaceBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 63
Year built 1928
Total area 58960 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

22
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
506
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
537
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
14
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
7
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
21
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1531 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11213
  • 1533 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11213
  • 1535 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11213
  • 1555 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11213
  • 1557 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11213
  • 1539 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11213
  • 1541 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11213
  • 1543 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11213
  • 1545 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11213
  • 1547 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11213
  • 1549 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11213
  • 1551 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11213

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1539 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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1539 St Johns Place Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 1539 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
2025-05-302025-06-05Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-302025-06-05General-CabinetNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-302025-06-05Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-302025-06-05Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-302025-06-05Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1539 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
2024-12-26CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT CELLAR2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-26CCloseNone5H§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5H, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT EAST2025-01-02T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-08BCloseNone3K§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING, WEST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-12-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-08CCloseNoneNoneHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT LOBBY, 1st STORY2024-12-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-08BCloseNone3K§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-12-23T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1539 St Johns Place. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-30 11:31UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-30 11:28PLUMBINGTOILETClosedHPD
2025-05-30 11:28UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-30 11:28PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2025-05-30 11:28GENERALCABINETClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1539 St Johns Place.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-05-23ACTIVECertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO
2025-05-13CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2025-07-14Address Invalid - Pending Buildings Verification (2025-07-14)
39720142024-08-09CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-09-18Please See Complaint Number (2024-09-18)
39702482024-07-27CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2024-09-18Please See Complaint Number (2024-09-18)
39695292024-07-23ACTIVELocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-09-26Compliance Inspection Completed – No Enforcement Action Required (2024-09-26)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1539 St Johns Place.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-01-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFTM.1.MULT CRCK@EXP1,3,4 WALLS,2.SOME HOLES IN EXP WALL3.PARAPET@EXP1 APPRD TO HAVE DTERIORATD W/MISSING MORTAR.4.COPINGSTONE HAD CRCKS@WAS MISSING@SOME LOCTNS&MORTAR JOISTS APPRD TO BE LOOSE.IMMEDIATELY COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER #34110 (122222FEU30801ZY)DISMISS PER REPAIR JOB B00809570 SIGNED OFF ON 4/11/2024.2024-04-17
2022-12-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED.ERECT AN APPROXIMATELY 460 LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPOSURE#1 FULL-WIDTH AND EXTEND IT AT EXPOSURE#4 FULL-LENGTH SIDEWALKOK TO DISMISS. DEC#17330 HAS BEEN CLOSED2023-02-27
2022-12-22V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFTM.1.MULT CRCK @ EXP1,3,4 WALLS.2.SOME HOLES IN EXP WALL 3.PARAPET AT EXP1 APPRD TO HAVE DETERIORATED W/ MISSING MORTAR.4.COPING STONE HAD CRCKS & WAS MISSING @ SOME LOCTNS & MORTAR JOISTS APPD TO BE LOOSEDISMISS PER REPAIR JOB B00809570 SIGNED OFF ON 4/11/2024.2024-04-17
2022-06-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDERECT SIDEWALK SHED ALONG EXPOSURE#1 BUILDING ENTRY (ST JOHN PLACE) APPROXIMATELY 50' FEET TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC AND PROPERTYOK TO DISMISS AS PER BC RESCISSION LETTER DATED 1/25/232023-01-25
2021-04-29V-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 1539 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 1539 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
2024-12-120002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-020002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-220002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-240002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-150002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1539 St Johns Place. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-31ComplianceRat Activity
2024-12-26InitialRat Activity
2024-07-25CompliancePassed
2024-06-03InitialFailed for Other R
2024-04-12InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1539 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.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1539 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)
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1539 St Johns Place. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-04-1139083456H236 BUFFALO REALTY LLC LE1) HOISTWAY ACCESS IS NOT WORKING. 2) CAR NOT LEVEL AT THE FLOORACTIVE3125.03125.0
2023-04-1139083457J236 BUFFALO REALTY LLC LE1) REPAIR THE HOISTWAY ACCESS SYSTEM 2) PHONE NOT WORKINGACTIVE3125.03125.0
2022-06-2239064556LST JOHNS FLATS LLCAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE 3 COURT YARD FACADE IN STATE OF DISREPAIR, STUCCO DISPLACING AND FALLING INTO PARKING LOT AND AREA AROUND. BRICKS DAMAGED/LOOSE ERODED MORTAR JOINTS., ALSO AT EXPOSURERESOLVE0.00.0
2022-06-2239064567RST JOHNS FLATS LLCAT EXPOSURE 3 INSTALLED C-HOOKS AT PARAPET WALL AND SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD WITHOUT ANY NOTIFICATION THRU DOB. STOP ALL USE OF SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD., COMPLY WITH CODERESOLVE0.00.0
2020-04-2239021459J236 BUFFALO REALTY LLC LE1) INSPECTION SERVICE AND HOISTWAY ACCESS NOT WORKING 2) CAR SHOES ARE WORN (BOTTOM) 3) PHONE IS NOT WORKING 4) PIT IS DIRTY 5) MOTOR-ROOM IS DIRTY (SOMEONE IS LIVING IN THE ROOM)ACTIVE3125.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1539 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 1539 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 1539 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 1539 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 1539 St Johns Place. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1539 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 1539 St Johns Place. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1539 St Johns Place. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1539 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.

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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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