539a Monroe Street, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Brooklyn, NY 11221
BBL 3016350076 (Borough 3, Block 1635, Lot 76) · BIN 3393649 · Last updated: · Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) · ZIP 11221
Summary · as of November 10, 2026
539a Monroe Street (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3016350076) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 2005, on a 1,800 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as HPTL HOLDINGS LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated February 24, 2014 lists a price of $325,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,293,000. As of November 10, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, no active DOB, DOB NOW safety or ECB violations and no open HPD violations for this lot, but it does show three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. An unpaid OATH ticket is a fine the city says is still owed. It is counted separately from violations, so this lot has no open violations but is not free of outstanding items. There was one 311 request 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.)
- Owner of record
- HPTL HOLDINGS LLC
- Building class
- C0 · Three-family walk-up
- Year built · units
- 2005 · 3 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,800 sq ft · R6B
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,293,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $325,000 · 2014-02-24
- BBL
- 3016350076
- BIN
- 3393649
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violationsBIS 0 · DOB NOW safety 0
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 3OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “539a Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3016350076)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/539a-monroe-street-3016350076. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- HPTL HOLDINGS LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C0 – Three-family walk-upThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 2005Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 3 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,800 sq ft (18 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,275 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.82 built / 2.00 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3016350076 (Borough 3, Block 1635, Lot 76) · BIN 3393649BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-12; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; checked unchanged 2026-11-10
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,293,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $77,580The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $58,247Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,293,000 | $77,580 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,439,000 | $86,340 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,137,000 | $68,220 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-12
Sales & deed history 7
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-24 | DEED | $325,000 | Karo, Rafael | Hptl Holdings Llc | 2014022500565001 |
| 2006-06-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Absolute Home, Inc | Karo, Rafael | 2009100900156001 |
| 2005-05-19 | CORRD | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Daniels, Rovenia | Absolute Homes Inc | 2005060701775001 |
| 2003-05-12 | DEED | $150,000 one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Daniels, Bernard | Absolute Homes, Inc. | 2003052900500001 |
| 1985-11-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | City Of New York | Daniels, Lillian | FT_3030001133803 |
| 1982-08-17 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 3581 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Financeny | New York City | FT_3250000923125 |
| 1966-06-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 720 lots; price is for all of them | Dept Of Finance Of The City Of Ny; City Of New York (Dept Of Finance; Dept Of Finance; City Of N Y Dept Of Finance; City Of N Y Dept Of Finance; City Of New York(Dept Of Finance); City Of New York (Dept Of Finanace); City Of New York; Cityo Fnew York (Dept Of Finance); City Of Ny; City Of New York Dept Of Finance; City Of New York (Dep Of Finance); The City Of New York Depart Of Finance; City Of Ny Dept Of Finance; City Of New York Dep Of Finance; City Of New York (Dept Of Finance); City Of New York Dept Of Welfare; Dept Of Finance City Of Ny; County Of New York Dept Of Finance; City Of New York Dept Finance; City Of New York (Dept Finance) | City Of New York; The City Of Ny; The City Of New York; City Of New Yrk; City Of Ne Wyork; City Of New York; City Of N Y; City Of Ny | BK_6630016900291 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12
DOB job filings 0 open of 3
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2007-06-15 | 301880472 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2004-12-14 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2007-04-18 | 301872427 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2004-12-01 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2007-06-18 | 301854991 BIS | NB – New building | 2004-10-20 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-11; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10
Work permits 4
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-06 | 2006-12-03 | 301854991 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2005-11-02 | 2006-11-02 | 301854991 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-08-11 | 2005-12-04 | 301880472 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-08-11 | 2005-12-03 | 301854991 BIS | New building | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 0 active of 0
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 0 active of 0
Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 3
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2009-02-20 | CLASS - 2 | USE OF PROHIBITED HARDWARE. ON INSPECTION ALL EXTERIOR PROTECTIVE STEEL GATE DOORS AT BASEMENT, 1ST AND 2ND HAVE ILLEGAL DOOR DEVICES. DOUBLE CYLINDER DOOR LOCKS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED W/ KEY OPENINGS ON BOTH SIDE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34760870R |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2008-11-19 | CLASS - 2 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERT OF OCCUP #301854991F ISSUED 06/18/07 INDICATES BLDG LEGAL APPROVED TO BE OCCUPIED IN BSMT ONE FAMILY 1ST FL ONE FAMILY AND 2ND FL ONE FAMILY NOW BLDG BLDG OCCUPIES AS | $1,200 / $0 / $0 | 34716320Y |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2009-02-20 | CLASS - 1 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS. NOV #301854991F ON INSPECTION 3 FAMILY HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO HOMELESS SHELTER APPRX 4 BUNKS ON BASEMENT LEVEL AND 13 BUNKS ON 1ST FLR. REMEDY: | $12,000 / $0 / $0 | 34760871Z |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
OATH tickets (all agencies) 3 unpaid of 15
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-10-01 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | HPTL HOLDINGS LLC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049212110L |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-04-17 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | HPTL HOLDINGS LLC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048993156P |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-04-10 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | HPTL HOLDINGS LLC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048993123Z |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-08-20 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | HPTL HOLDINGS LLC | $50 / $0 / $50 | 046994814J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-06-23 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE | HPTL HOLDINGS LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049100458X |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2018-02-22 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | HPTL HOLDINGS LLC | $25 / $53 / $0 | 044435084N |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2017-11-28 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | HPTL HOLDINGS LLC | $25 / $54 / $0 | 045211357N |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2015-06-17 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | HPTL HOLDINGS LLC | $25 / $79 / $0 | 044451083L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2014-12-09 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH | HPTL HOLDINGS LLC | $300 / $338 / $0 | 0185200712 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-06-05 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | HPTL HOLDINGS LLC | $25 / $25 / — | 041677126P |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2010-12-09 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | PITTON | $300 / $0 / $0 | 0173459267 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2009-12-01 | Sanitation Others | RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLES 1ST VIOLATION | KARO | $25 / $25 / — | 0171489809 |
Showing 12 of 15 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
- HPD building ID
- 883810
- Last registered
- 2026-06-15
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Ron Karo | Fresh Meadows, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Ron Karo | ||
| Corporateowner | HPTL HOLDINGS LLC | Fresh Meadows, Ny | |
| Headofficer | Ron Karo | Roslyn Heights, Ny | |
| Agent | Ron Karo | HPTL HOLDINGS LLC | Bronx, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 12
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2025-12-10 | A | 2025-06-13 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2025-07-09 | I | 2024-11-27 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-05-20 | A | 2024-04-17 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-05-04 | A | 2023-03-30 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-03-24 | A | 2022-03-09 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-03-24 | A | 2021-04-19 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2019-11-27 | I | 2019-11-04 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2018-11-21 | I | 2018-10-25 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2018-11-21 | I | 2017-12-08 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2018-11-21 | I | 2016-11-28 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2018-11-21 | I | 2015-10-19 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2018-11-21 | I | 2015-03-03 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
HPD complaints 0
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-07 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-06-07 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
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