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537 Ovington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

3
DOB Complaints
142
311 Housing Calls
126
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

40
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 40% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 537 Ovington Avenue

The 62-unit, 1927 New Law Tenement building at 537 Ovington Avenue in Bay Ridge, currently owned by Michael Niamonitakis, is experiencing significant and ongoing heat and hot water issues as evidenced by multiple consecutive complaints filed between April 7-16, 2025, with both apartment-specific and building-wide designations. The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns, with several category C violations remaining open as of September 2024, including issues with self-closing doors at the front entrance.

Previous housing maintenance violations show a pattern of infrastructure challenges, including a history of hot water supply problems (notably in apartment D10 in 2024), water leak issues in apartment A17, and multiple safety violations regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in 2024. Recent inspections and complaints from March 2025 raised concerns about building stability, though inspections found no violations at that time.

The building has faced various regulatory scrutiny over the years, including three Environmental Control Board violations in 2022 related to boiler maintenance and site conditions, and issues with an illegal fence in 2022 that resulted in fines. Historical data shows some pest management challenges, with documented bedbug infestations in 2019 and 2021, though no infestations have been reported in the past three years. The most recent rat activity was noted in November 2024, following a failed inspection in October 2024, representing the first rodent inspection failures since 2016.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bay Ridge.

Building Characteristics

Total units 62
Year built 1927
Total area 46200 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
126
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
142
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
5
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 537 Ovington Ave, New York, NY 11209
  • 539 Ovington Ave, New York, NY 11209
  • 541 Ovington Ave, New York, NY 11209
  • 543 Ovington Ave, New York, NY 11209
  • 545 Ovington Ave, New York, NY 11209

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537 Ovington Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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537 Ovington Avenue 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 537 Ovington 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
2025-04-162025-04-18Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-132025-04-16Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-102025-04-14Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-112025-04-14Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-112025-04-14Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 537 Ovington 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
2024-09-27COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE [ LATCHSET ASSEMBLY] AT FRONT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''537BLDG'', 2nd FROM WEST AT NORTHWEST2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-11CCloseNoneD10§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D10, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''545''2024-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-26BCloseNoneA17§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A17, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-26BCloseNoneA17§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A17, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-26BCloseNoneA17§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A17, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

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

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-16 23:51HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYOpenHPD
2025-04-13 17:21HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGOpenHPD
2025-04-12 01:24HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-04-11 20:48HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-04-11 20:18HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 537 Ovington Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-04-02CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2025-04-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-04-03)
2025-03-26CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2025-03-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-27)
2025-03-21CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2025-03-22Oath Violation Served (2025-03-22)
2025-03-21CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2025-03-22Please See Complaint Number (2025-03-22)
38785622022-10-19CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2022-10-19Oath Violation Served (2022-10-19)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 537 Ovington Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 537 Ovington 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 537 Ovington 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
2024-12-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-120002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-031102020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

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

DateTypeResult
2024-11-21ComplianceRat Activity
2024-10-18InitialFailed for Other R
2016-06-02InitialPassed
2012-02-15InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

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

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-10-1939072248JDEAN STREET ASSOCIATES LLWASTE OIL AT BOILER AND AT OIL PUMP/OIL VALVE MISSING AT TOP OF OIL TANK/BODY DRAIN PIPES MISSING AT SAFETY VALVES/BOILER FLUE NOT FIRE WRAPPED OUTSIDE BOILER ROOM;CORRECT VIOLATION AND SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE ORESOLVE0.00.0
2022-03-0239057267JDEAN STREET ASSOCIATES LLAT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED CHAIN-LINK FENCING ABOVE RETAINING WALL AT EXP-2 OF THE SUBJECT PREMISES, IN DISREPAIR AND TILTED TOWARDS THE EXIT ACCESSWAY AREA. THE FENCE OBSERVED TO BE APPROX. 24 FEET LORESOLVE625.00.0
2022-03-0239057268LDEAN STREET ASSOCIATES LLAT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED AT EXP-2 OF THE SUBJECT PREMISES, THE EXIT ACCESSWAY/DISCHARGE AREA HAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED DEBRIS BLOCKING THE FIRE ESCAPE ALONG WITH OBSTRUCTING THE FLOW OF TRAFFRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 537 Ovington 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 Ovington 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 Ovington 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 Ovington 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 Ovington Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 537 Ovington 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 537 Ovington Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

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

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 537 Ovington 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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