# 540 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

BBL 3010410041 · Block 1041 · Lot 41 · BIN 3023672  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/540-5th-avenue-3010410041  
Last updated: 2026-11-07 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

## Summary

540 5th Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11215; tax lot BBL 3010410041) is a 5-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S5: mixed-use: five- or six-family home with one store or office), built around 1950, on a 2,447 sq ft lot zoned C4-3A. City tax records list the owner as 540 FIFTH AVENUE CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,053,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and 13 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 14 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “540 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (BBL 3010410041)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/540-5th-avenue-3010410041. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Park Slope: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/park-slope

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/park-slope/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/park-slope/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/park-slope/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/park-slope/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/park-slope/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11215: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11215

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 542 5th Avenue (25 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/542-5th-avenue-3010410042
- 538 5th Avenue (26 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/538-5th-avenue-3010410040
- 534 5th Avenue (61 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/534-5th-avenue-3010410036
- 544 5th Avenue (98 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/544-5th-avenue-3010417501
- 532 5th Avenue (158 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/532-5th-avenue-3010340045
- 535 5th Avenue (176 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/535-5th-avenue-3010420010
- 246 14th Street (88 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/246-14th-street-3010410035
- 244 14th Street (107 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/244-14th-street-3010410034

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 4 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 13 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 540 FIFTH AVENUE CORP
- Building class: S5 – Mixed-use: five- or six-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1950
- Floors: 4
- Units: 5 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,447 sq ft · Building area: 7,333 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-3A
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,053,000, assessed value $923,850, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-02-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-02-26 from HANTZEPETROS, SEYMOUR; HANTZEPETROS, MARY; HANTZEPETROS, JAMES; HATJIPETROS, MARY/AKA; HATZIPETROS, MARY to 540 FIFTH AVENUE CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1991-11-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1991-11-20 from PETROS, SAM/AKA; HANTZEPETROS,STAMATIS/EX; HATZEPETROS,STAMATIS/AKA to HANTZEPETROS, JAMES; HANTZEPETROS, SEYMOUR, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-12-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-12-31 from PETROS, GEORGE H.; PETROS, STAMATIS H. to PETROS, SAM H., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-02-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-02-10 from SPOLE HARRY; BRUCKLAND MARCIA DECEASED to PETROS STAMATIS H; PETROS GEORGE H, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-14 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B08010746-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2016-06-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321400444 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING HEREWITH INTERIOR RENOVATION AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-06-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321400435 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING HEREWITH MODIFICATION TO THE EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2014-08-28 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 340180878 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2023-10-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08010746-I1: General Construction — Drywall Partitions, Hung Ceiling, Toilet rooms, and new Fixture. Issued 2023-10-16, expires 2024-07-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-06-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08010746-I1: General Construction — Drywall Partitions, Hung Ceiling, Toilet rooms, and new Fixture. Issued 2023-06-17, expires 2024-04-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-01-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08010746-S1: Plumbing — To install new plumbing fixtures on the 1st floor on existing roughing, as per plan. Issued 2023-01-16, expires 2023-12-03. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-12-05 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B08010746-I1: General Construction — Drywall Partitions, Hung Ceiling, Toilet rooms, and new Fixture. Issued 2022-12-05, expires 2023-04-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2016-07-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321400444: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2016-07-15, expires 2017-07-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-07-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321400435: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2016-07-15, expires 2017-07-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-06-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321400444: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2016-06-22, expires 2017-06-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-06-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321400444: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-06-22, expires 2017-06-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-02-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321316571: Sign. Issued 2016-02-24, expires 2017-02-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-05-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320868094: Alteration. Issued 2015-05-13, expires 2016-05-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-03-06 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320868094: Alteration. Issued 2015-03-06, expires 2015-05-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-03-06 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320868094: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-03-06, expires 2016-03-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-02-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320868094: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-02-13, expires 2016-02-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-12-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340212576: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2014-12-04, expires 2015-12-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-08-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340180878: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2014-08-29, expires 2015-08-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-05-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320868094: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2014-05-19, expires 2015-05-19. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 27. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3010410041/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

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

No records found.

## 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $80. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-20 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $80. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-10-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-09-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-08-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-08-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAY. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-08-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-05 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER THREE MINUTES 3RD SUB. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-12-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2013-02-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL PLACEMENT POSTERS STICKERS ON WINDSHIELDS WIPERS ON VEHICLES. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Plumbing – Water Supply. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-23 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Condition – Pothole. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-04 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-15 | 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 540 FIFTH AVENUE CORP. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2002-02-26 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2002-02-26). | 636b-3b5g |

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