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540 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

14
DOB Complaints
0
311 Housing Calls
5
Housing Violations
12
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 540 Driggs Avenue

540 Driggs Avenue is a 4-story, 7-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 in Williamsburg, currently owned by Charles Schwartz. The property has experienced significant construction activity and regulatory scrutiny over the past several years, with most recent concerns centering on outstanding violations related to external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2020, which remain active as of June 2023. The building underwent substantial renovation work between 2019-2021, during which multiple violations were issued to the contractor, Betterbuilt Builders Inc, including unsafe scaffold conditions, failure to maintain building integrity during roof work, and unauthorized work continuation while under stop work order - resulting in several monetary penalties totaling $22,500.

The construction period saw multiple enforcement actions and stop work orders in 2019 and 2021, though these were ultimately rescinded. Recent maintenance records show the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting period from 2020 to present, consistently reporting zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management. The property has had several historical violations addressing various maintenance issues, including inadequate entrance lighting (2009), heating system access requirements (2005), and hot water service problems in 1992.

A recent 311 service request from May 2025 regarding a food establishment complaint was responded to by the NYC Health Department. The Department of Buildings' records show a series of properly addressed violations in recent years, including the dismissal of several immediately hazardous conditions through appropriate corrections and payments. An initial rodent inspection in November 2019 resulted in a passing grade, and all bedbug reports from 2021-2025 indicate no infestations. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and improvement work, with multiple permits issued in 2019-2021, including various alteration and equipment installation permits.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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540 Driggs Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 7
Year built 1910
Total area 5441 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

14
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
5
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
0
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
18
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
12
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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540 Driggs Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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540 Driggs 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 540 Driggs 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 540 Driggs 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
2021-04-08ACloseNoneNone(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.2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
2009-04-08BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS REQUIRED.2022-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
2005-08-07CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE 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 AT VESTIBULE AT FRONT AREAWAY2022-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
2005-07-25CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM AT CELLAR2022-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
2005-07-25CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE 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 NEAR MAIL BOXES 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL2022-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 540 Driggs Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-02 13:35Food EstablishmentPet/AnimalClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 540 Driggs Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39909252025-01-14CLOSEDCSE: Tracking Compliance2025-01-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-01-14)
37950212021-04-28CLOSEDWork Contrary to Stop Work Order2021-04-28Building Violation Issued For Failure To Obey Stop Work Order (2021-04-28)
37924182021-04-06CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2021-04-05Oath Violation Served (2021-04-06)
37924172021-04-06CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2021-04-30Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2021-04-30)
37805062020-12-16CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2021-02-04Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2021-02-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 540 Driggs Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2020-08-19V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION COMPLIED WITH2020-11-19
2020-03-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION COMPLIED WITH2020-11-19
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 540 Driggs Avenue. 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 Driggs 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
2024-12-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-160002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-250002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-08-310002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-12-280002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 540 Driggs Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2019-11-22InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 540 Driggs Avenue. 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 Driggs 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 540 Driggs Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-04-2835552979KBETTERBUILT BUILDERS INCUNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK WHILE ON NOTICE OF A STOP WORK ORDER. AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION ON A PARTIALLY STOPPED SITE BY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT#3792417 ON 4-5-21. PLACED A STOP ON ALL WORK AT EXP#1&10' BACK. UPON RERESOLVE5000.00.0
2021-04-0535539132ZBETTERBUILT BUILDERS INCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING AT CONSTRUCTON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 4 STORY BUILDING UNDER ALTERATION I OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS WITH DEBRIS AND MATERIAL ON FLOOR IN PATHS OF EGRESS SUCH ASRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-04-0535539129HBETTER BUILT BUILDERS INCFAILURE TO PROVIDE SIDEWALK SHED WHERE REQUIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 4 STORY BUILDING UNDER ALTERATION I OBSERVED ROOF PROTECTION IN PLACE ON THE ADJOINING EXP 2 & 4 PROPERTY ROOFS.ADDITIONALLY COPING HADRESOLVE10000.00.0
2021-04-0535539131RBETTERBUILT BUILDINGS INCWORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS.AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 4 STORY BUILDING UNDER ALTERATION I OBSERVED A SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD AT EXP.3 & REAR EXP 2.THE SAFETYRESOLVE2500.00.0
2020-12-1635545528XBETTERBUILT BUILDERS INC3314.1 SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD BILT IN UNSAFE MANNER.NOTED:AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF AN ALTERATION TYPE-1 4 STORY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS,I OBSERVED SUPPORTED SCAFFOLDING AT EXPOSURES 1 AND 3,UPON CLRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 540 Driggs 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)
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 540 Driggs 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 540 Driggs 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 540 Driggs 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 540 Driggs Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 540 Driggs 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 540 Driggs Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 540 Driggs Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 540 Driggs 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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