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537 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

4
DOB Complaints
0
311 Housing Calls
15
Housing Violations
1
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 537 Central Avenue

537 Central Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit converted Class A building in Bushwick, built in 1906 and currently owned by 537 Central LLC. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, with a cluster of maintenance complaints and violations emerging in early 2023.

These included multiple emergency calls related to safety concerns (fire escape, carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector) and various maintenance issues involving doors, windows, and unsanitary conditions such as mold and garbage storage. The property has specific concerns regarding unauthorized modifications, with numerous complaints and violations related to an illegal duplex conversion involving a spiral staircase between the first floor and cellar, which was confirmed by Department of Buildings inspections in 2023. The building's maintenance history shows recurring safety and compliance issues, including a 2024 violation for a door stop preventing self-closing at the building entrance, and previous violations related to inadequate lighting at the front entrance documented in 2014 and 2019.

The property has undergone regular bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent reports from 2023-2024 showing no infestations. Additionally, rodent inspections have been conducted regularly, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passing, though there were several bait applications noted in 2018. Historical records indicate some structural and safety concerns have been persistently addressed over the years, including a violation in 2019 regarding roof access from the interior stair, and multiple citations related to illegal alterations and occupancy issues.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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537 Central Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1906
Total area 4103 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
15
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.
7
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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537 Central Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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537 Central 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 537 Central 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
2023-02-022023-02-18Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-022023-02-18Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-022023-02-18Safety-Smoke DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-152023-02-16Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-082023-02-15Safety-Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 537 Central 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
2024-10-04CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKSTAND DOOR STOP INSTALLED AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2023-03-21ACloseNoneNone(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
2023-02-14CCloseNone1§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF METAL GATE ARRANGED TO BE PADLOCKED INSTALLED AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BACKYARD IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
2023-02-14CCloseNone1§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT ENTRANCE TO BACKYARD IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
2023-02-14ACloseNone1§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION ..SPIRAL METAL STAIRCASE BREACHING FLOOR LEADING TO CELLAR CREATING DUPLEX APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 537 Central Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 537 Central Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38936932023-02-14CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-02-14Please See Complaint Number (2023-02-14)
38903492023-01-19CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-02-07Oath Violation Served (2023-02-09)
37132582019-07-25CLOSEDEnforcement Work Order (DOB)2019-07-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-12-26)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 537 Central Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 537 Central 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
2024-12-120002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-210002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-270002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-230002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-221102019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 537 Central Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-30InitialPassed
2024-05-16InitialPassed
2022-08-05InitialPassed
2018-10-11BAITBait applied
2018-10-01BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 537 Central 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 537 Central 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 537 Central Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-02-1435482452N537 CENTRAL LLCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O AND/OR DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING RECORDS. SPIRAL STAIRS ERECTED AT 1ST FLOOR APT#1-1ST STORY BREECHING 1ST FLOOR TO CELLAR CREATING AN ILLEGAL DUPLEX APARTMENT. PARTITIRESOLVE0.00.0
2023-02-0739079259R537 CENTRAL LLCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY #321190876F INDICATE CELLAR AS ACCESSORY STORAGE AND MECHANICAL ROOM. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED CELLAR SET UP AND OCCUPIED WITH 1 ROOM FORRESOLVE1250.01250.0
2023-02-0739079260Y537 CENTRAL LLCWORK WITHOUT PERMIT. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT APT 1 OBSERVED CUTOUT IN FLOOR AND INSTALLATION OF METAL SPIRAL STAIRCASE CONNECTING APT TO CELLAR, OBTAIN ALL PERMITS; OBTAIN ALL PERMITRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-07-0935443119H537 CENTRAL LLCMDL 187.1.C UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO ACCESS TO THE ROOF FROM THE INTERIOR STAIR. 4TH FL STAIR DOES NOT EXTEND TO THE ROOF BY BULKHEAD CONTRARY TO MDL 187.1.C WHICH STATES"AT LEAST ONE MEANS OF EGRESS SHALL BRESOLVE3125.00.0
2019-07-0935443120P537 CENTRAL LLCMDL.171.2.A EXISTING CONVERTED DWELLING WAS INCREASED IN HEIGHT AND NUMBERS OF STORIES. ALTERATION ENLARGES CONVERTED DWELLING TO EXCEED BY MORE THAN 25% THE AREA OF ANY FLOOR CONTRARY TO MDL 171.2.A. REMEDY:CORESOLVE3125.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 537 Central 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 537 Central 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 537 Central 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 537 Central 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 537 Central Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 537 Central 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 537 Central Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 537 Central Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 537 Central 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.

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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