# 537 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

BBL 3010420009 · Block 1042 · Lot 9 · BIN 3023693  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/537-5th-avenue-3010420009  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

537 5th Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11215; tax lot BBL 3010420009) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1925, on a 2,446 sq ft lot zoned C4-3A. City tax records list the owner as THE NELSON ABREU LIVING TRUST. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,506,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and 14 open HPD violations. There were five 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “537 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (BBL 3010420009)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/537-5th-avenue-3010420009. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 14 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: THE NELSON ABREU LIVING TRUST
- Building class: S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1925
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 2,446 sq ft · Building area: 3,937 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-3A
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,506,000, assessed value $1,127,700, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2024-01-09 from ABREU, NELSON; ABREU, MARIA DEL CARMEN to NELSON ABREU, TRUSTEE; MARIA ABREU, TRUSTEE; THE NELSON ABREU LIVING TRUST; THE MARIA ABREU LIVING TRUST, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-07-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-07-19 from FUNES, MARIO to ABREU, NELSON; ABREU, MARIA DEL CARMEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-08-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-08-11 from PAN AMERICAN REALTYLTD to FUNES, MARIO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-03-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-03-29 from JIMENEZ, ANTONIO to PAN AMERICAN REALTYLTD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-07-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-07-01 from CARPIO MANUEL to JIMENEZ ANTONIO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-03-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-03-26 from MELHEM FATHIEH; MELHEM MESBAH to CARPIO MANUEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-09-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-09-22 from MILLER GRACE; HUGHES ETHEL to MELHAM MESBAH; MELHAM FATHIEH, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301800996 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED 25' DURING BLDG RENOVATION # 301653306. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91 AND TPPN 9/99. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-11-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301661066 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE. FILE IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPLICATION NUMBER 301653306. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2025-10-20 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01299447-I1: General Construction — RENOVATION STORE A IN 1ST FLOOR OF EXISTING 3 STORY DUILDING. INSTALL NEW HVAC AND PAINTING THROUGHOUT ALL. CONSTRUCTION WORK AND MECHANICAL WORK AS PER PLAN. …. Issued 2025-10-20, expires 2026-08-17. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-10-20 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01299447-I1: Mechanical Systems — RENOVATION STORE A IN 1ST FLOOR OF EXISTING 3 STORY DUILDING. INSTALL NEW HVAC AND PAINTING THROUGHOUT ALL. CONSTRUCTION WORK AND MECHANICAL WORK AS PER PLAN. …. Issued 2025-10-20, expires 2026-08-17. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2004-04-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301653306: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2004-04-13, expires 2005-02-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-04-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301800996: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2004-04-09, expires 2005-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-03-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301653306: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2004-03-08, expires 2005-03-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-02-25 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301661066: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2004-02-25, expires 2004-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-02-25 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301653306: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-02-25, expires 2005-02-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-11-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301653306: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2003-11-10, expires 2004-02-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-11-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301661066: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2003-11-10, expires 2003-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-11-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301653306: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2003-11-10, expires 2004-02-05. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-19 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING. AT …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-04-19 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-04-19 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR ... AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-04-19 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF ALL RUBBISH, BIKES, A.C UNITS AND HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-04-19 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-04-19 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX ... AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-04-19 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 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 PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-04-19 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-18 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3R: § 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 3 STY APT 3R. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-08-13 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 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 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-08-13 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-08-13 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. MAKE STATIONARY THE IRON LADDER LEADING TO SCUTTLE OPENING IN ROOF 3RD STY AT PUBLIC HALL. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-08-13 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3R: § 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 3 STY APT 3R. LOCATED AT APT 3R. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1997-01-21 | open (Defect Letter Issued) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3L: § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING ALL WALLS TWO WINDOWS RISER KITCHEN 3 STY NORTH APT 3L MENDEZ 965 9474 ER1 96036858. LOCATED AT APT 3L. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Residential Disposal Complaint – Waste Set Out Too Early or Too Late. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as THE NELSON ABREU LIVING TRUST. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2024-01-09 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2024-01-09). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2024-01-09 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2024-01-09). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2024-01-09 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2024-01-09). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2024-01-09 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2024-01-09). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-08 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Maria Abreu, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-08 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (The Nelson Abreu Living Trust), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-08 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Nelson Abreu, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-08 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Nelson Abreu, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-08 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Maria Abreu, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-08 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Yasenia Maragh (Maragh Management LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-08 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Nelson Abreu. | feu5-w2e2 |

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