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539 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

7
DOB Complaints
9
311 Housing Calls
3
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 539 Flushing Avenue

539 Flushing Avenue is a 4-story, 13-unit New Law Tenement building located in Williamsburg and constructed in 1931, currently owned by Tom Rosenberg. The building has experienced ongoing rodent issues, with recent inspections in 2024 (April, May, July) showing persistent rat activity, and a March 2024 DOHMH rat sighting complaint resulting in violations. Of particular concern is the current active violation from August 2024 regarding elevator safety, with multiple deficiencies noted including an inaudible alarm, misaligned mirror, unguarded lighting, water condition in the pit, and more, carrying a penalty of $3,125.

There is also an active violation from 2023 regarding unauthorized exterior electrical work. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly regarding its boiler systems. Between 2019 and 2024, there were multiple violations related to boiler safety and maintenance, including a cease-use order in January 2019 due to multiple hazardous conditions, though many of these were subsequently resolved.

Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2018-2019 included issues with window guards and entrance doors in apartment 2L, and various public hall maintenance problems were documented. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2021-2024 shows zero infested or re-infested units, indicating effective management of this particular issue, but there have been multiple animal facility complaints between 2022-2024 suggesting possible ongoing issues with unauthorized animal keeping in the building. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, and while there have been several Housing Maintenance Code violations, most have been addressed and closed.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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539 Flushing Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Williamsburg.

Building Characteristics

Total units 13
Year built 1931
Total area 9600 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
3
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
9
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
16
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
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

  • 539 Flushing Ave, New York, NY 11206
  • 285 Lee Ave, New York, NY 11206

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539 Flushing Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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539 Flushing Avenue 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 539 Flushing Avenue. 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
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 539 Flushing Avenue. 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
2023-03-22ACloseNoneNone(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
2018-10-17ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOFFIT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2018-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
2018-10-17ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE SOFFIT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2018-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
2018-10-17BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH AND WEST WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY2018-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
2018-10-17ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE SOUTH AND WEST WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY2018-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 539 Flushing Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-03-14 23:41RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2022-10-03 11:55Animal Facility - No PermitN/AIn ProgressDOHMH
2022-10-02 15:37Animal Facility - No PermitN/AIn ProgressDOHMH
2022-10-01 13:43Unsanitary Animal FacilityAnimal OdorIn ProgressDOHMH
2022-10-01 13:40Animal Facility - No PermitN/AIn ProgressDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 539 Flushing Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39726122024-08-14CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-08-14Oath Violation Served (2024-08-15)
38960032023-03-06CLOSEDEnforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-03-17Oath Violation Served (2023-03-17)
38763782022-10-01CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2023-07-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-07-14)
37275702019-10-28CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2019-10-28Oath Violation Served (2019-10-28)
37011912019-05-08CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2019-05-08Please See Complaint Number (2019-05-08)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 539 Flushing Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2021-02-05V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
2020-02-11V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 539 Flushing Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 539 Flushing Avenue. 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
2024-12-230002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-130002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-230002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-180002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-240002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 539 Flushing Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-07-03ComplianceRat Activity
2024-05-01ComplianceRat Activity
2024-04-05InitialRat Activity
2022-10-26InitialPassed
2021-12-16InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 539 Flushing Avenue. 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 539 Flushing Avenue. 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 539 Flushing Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-08-1439121935JALL CARE MANAGEMENTINAUDIBLE ALARM BELL. MISALIGNED CAB MIRROR. UNGUARDED CAB LIGHTING. SELF RESETTING ESCAPE HACTH SWITCHES PROHIBITED. WATER CONDITION IN PIT. UNGUARDED SUMP PUMP. UNGUARDED MACHINE ROOM LIGHTING.ACTIVE3125.03125.0
2023-03-1739081708XPRE LEE LLCWORK WITH OUT PERMIT : AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 4 STORY BUILDING OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WORK DONE AT EXTERIOR WALL ( NEW ELECTRICAL LINE AND GANG BOX INSTALLED) CONNECTED TO 3 A/C UNITS AT EXPO. # 1 1ST FLOOR LEACTIVE800.00.0
2019-10-2839011830XPRE LEE LLCTHERE IS DEBRIS IN THE BOILER ROOM; CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONACTIVE625.00.0
2019-05-0839002737RPRE LEE LLCBURNHAM BOILER ISSUED CEASE USE ON 01/23/19 VIO#39001165X. NO REPAIRS MADE AT PRESENT TIME& BOILER CURRENTLY IS NOT BEING OPERATED. CORRECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS IMMEDIATELY &CALL D.O.B. TO RE-INSPECT TO LIFT CRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-01-2339001165XPRE LEE LLCCEASE USE BOILER=CORRECT ALL HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS IMMEDATELY AND CALL DOB 212-3932784 TOO LIFT THE CEASE USE ORDERACTIVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 539 Flushing Avenue. 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 539 Flushing Avenue. 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 539 Flushing Avenue. 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 539 Flushing Avenue. 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 539 Flushing Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 539 Flushing Avenue. 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 539 Flushing Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 539 Flushing Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 539 Flushing Avenue. 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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