# 541 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

BBL 3027670034 · Block 2767 · Lot 34 · BIN 3068949  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/541-lorimer-street-3027670034  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

541 Lorimer Street (Brooklyn, NY 11211; tax lot BBL 3027670034) is a two-family home (building class B9: two-family home, miscellaneous), built around 1901, on a 843 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as BECHLER, LEWIS HILL; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated July 13, 2006 lists a price of $600,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,079,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, seven active DOB violations, 11 active ECB violations, three open HPD violations and 25 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 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, “541 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (BBL 3027670034)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/541-lorimer-street-3027670034. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 7 |
| Active ECB violations | 11 |
| Open HPD violations | 3 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 25 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: BECHLER, LEWIS HILL
- Building class: B9 – Two-family home, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1901
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 843 sq ft · Building area: 1,512 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B
- 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 $2,079,000, assessed value $124,740, tax class 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-07-13 from RUSSO, SIMONE; LOVALLO, GRACE; RUSSO, PATSY; RUSSO, PAUL; RUSSO, JOSEPH JR; PORTOGHESE BAUER, NANCY to BECHLER, LEWIS HILL, stated price $600,000. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 310008247 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION HEREWITH FILED FOR PROPOSEDMINOR INTERIOR WORK AT EXISTING 2 FAMILE DWELLING. PROPOSED WORK INCLUDE REMOVAL OF NON BEARING PARTITIONS; REPL ACEMENT OF WALL, CEILING AND FLOOR FINISHED; RE… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2007-09-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310008247: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2007-09-11, expires 2008-04-01. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-11-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-11-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-05-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-05-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-05-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-05-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-04-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER:LACK OF A SYSTEMOF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER WHERE IS REQUIRED AS PER BC 903.2 AND 27-954 FOR TRANSIENT USE AT DUPLEX APT 1ST AND BASEMENT LEVEL.PREVIOUS ECB VIOL. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $12,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-08-23 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.FAILURE TO PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIRED AS PER BC903.2 AND 27-954 FOR TRANSIENT USE AT BASEMENT,CELLAR AND 1ST FLOOR LEVELS.REM. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $6,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-02-04 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.FAILURE TO PROVIDE NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FL. PER BC 1018.1 AND 27-366 FOR TRANSIENT OCCUPIED BUILDING.REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCC. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-02-04 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER LACK OF SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIRED PER BC903.2 & 27 954.1 IN TRANSIENT OCCUPIED BUILDING.REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-02-04 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS INDICATES BUILDING LEGALLY APPROVED 2 FAMILY CLASS A APT. NOW AT 1ST AND2ND (DUPLEX)FL LEVELS ILLEGALLY CONVERTED/USED/OCCUPIED A TRANSIENT US. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2022-04-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER LACK OF REQUIREDNUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC 1018.1(2008 CODE);27-366;BC 1021.1(2014 CODE)FOR TRANSIENT USE AT DUPLEX APT AT 1ST AND BAS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $12,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-08-23 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: 907.2.8 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED CLASS"J"FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE AT CELLAR,BASEMENT,AND 1ST FLOOR LEVELS.REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCC. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $12,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-08-23 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY DOB RECORDS.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED AT BASEMENT,CELLAR AND 1ST FLOOR LEVELS HAVE BEEN OCCUPIED TRANSIENTLY BY 13 GUESTS WITHOUT HAVING HOST PRESENT.REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEG. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $12,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2022-04-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: BC 907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE AT 1ST AND BASEMENT LEVEL.PREVIOUS ECB VIOLATION#35587424R.REM:DISCONTINUEILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $25,000. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2022-04-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED:AT 1ST FLOOR ABD BASEMENT HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO TRANSIENT USE FOR SHORT TERM STAYING AND OCCUPIED BY 6 GUESTS FOR LESS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $25,000. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-02-04 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: 907.2.8 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.FAILURE TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN TRANSIENT OCCUPIED BUILDING.REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2009-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER WALLS AND CEILING, 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER TOP AT KITCHEN SINK, 2ND STORY APT 3.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT FRONT ROOM, 2ND STORY APT 3.. 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS. Unpaid balance $25,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO MAIMTAIN REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: ELECTRICAL LIGHTING HAZARDS. Unpaid balance $15,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $25,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-08-23 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-08-23 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-08-23 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Traffic – Congestion/Gridlock. | 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 BECHLER, LEWIS HILL. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2006-07-13 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2006-07-13). | 636b-3b5g |

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