# 541 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

BBL 3037500028 · Block 3750 · Lot 28 · BIN 3401192, 3084029  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/541-sutter-avenue-3037500028  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

541 Sutter Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11207; tax lot BBL 3037500028) is a 6-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 1930, on a 1,591 sq ft lot zoned M1-4. City tax records list the owner as SERGIO BUFFALINO. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $779,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, seven active DOB violations, 15 open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were three 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 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 (BBL 3037500028)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/541-sutter-avenue-3037500028. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 7 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 15 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: SERGIO BUFFALINO
- Building class: S5 – Mixed-use: five- or six-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 4
- Units: 6 residential / 7 total
- Lot area: 1,591 sq ft · Building area: 5,850 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-4
- 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 $779,000, assessed value $350,550, tax class 2B
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2010-02-19 from QUEVEDO, PRICI; QUEVEDO, SILVIA to CARLOS BUFFALINO; SERGIO BUFFALINO; AS TRUSTEES OF THE PRICI QUEVEDO REVOCABLE TRUST, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1994-06-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-06-29 from QUEVEDO, PRICI to QUEVEDO, PRICI; QUEVEDO, SILVIA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1993-08-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1993-08-08 from QUEVEDO, BLANCA to QUEVEDO, PRICI, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-12-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-12-14 from COOK, MARTHA EXTR OF; WAGNER, LEONARD; WAGNER, PAULINE EXTROF to QUEVEDO, BLANCA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 302026992 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE BOILER & H.W HTRSNO CHANGE TO EGRESS OCCUPANCY OR USE | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-11-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302026992: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2005-11-28, expires 2006-08-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-11-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302026992: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2005-11-22, expires 2006-11-22. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-10-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2013-03-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2006-01-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-02-27 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1999-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): D26-17.10 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 BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILINGS THRU OUT 3 STY REAR NORTH APT 4. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION APRX.6 X 8 FT. EXTENSION ERECTED INTO REAR YARD ENLARGING LENGTH OF 1ST STORY BUILDING & USE LIKE …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 4: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 3 STY REAR NORTH APT 4 BATHROOM ER1. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET 3 STY REAR NORTH APT 4 BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE 3 STY REAR NORTH APT 4. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 4: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR ENTRANCE 3 STY REAR NORTH APT 4. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): D26-17.10 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR PADLOCKED.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: § 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION , GARAGE AT BLDG REAR CONVERTED TO CLASS ''A'' APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 200 WATTS AT FRONT AREAWAY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 3 STY REAR NORTH APT 4 NEIVES. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 4: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS WASHBASIN 3 STY REAR NORTH APT 4 BATHROOM ER1. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INOPERABLE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES AT FRONT CENTER & REAR ROOMS 3 STY REAR NORTH APT 4. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION LOCKNUT AT WASTE LINE WASHBASIN 3 STY REAR NORTH APT 4 BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRING CEILING 3 STY REAR NORTH APT 4. , SECTION '' ''. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-12 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DPR: Damaged Tree – Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-13 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DPR: Overgrown Tree/Branches – Hitting Building. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-13 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DPR: Overgrown Tree/Branches – Hitting Building. | 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 SERGIO BUFFALINO. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2010-02-19 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2010-02-19). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2010-02-19 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2010-02-19). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2010-02-19 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2010-02-19). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-08-14 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Sergio Buffalino, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-14 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Carlos Buffalino, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-14 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Sergio Buffalino. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-14 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Sergio Buffalino, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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