# 542 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

BBL 3027680004 · Block 2768 · Lot 4 · BIN 3068972  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/542-lorimer-street-3027680004  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

542 Lorimer Street (Brooklyn, NY 11211; tax lot BBL 3027680004) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1930, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as 542 LORIMER STREET LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated September 26, 2012 lists a price of $1,225,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,599,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and eight open HPD violations. There were nine 311 requests in the past 12 months and 18 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, “542 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (BBL 3027680004)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/542-lorimer-street-3027680004. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 8 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 542 LORIMER STREET LLC
- Building class: C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 4
- Units: 8 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 8,000 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,599,000, assessed value $1,169,550, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-09-26 from VITALE, GIUSEPPE; NAPOLITANO, MICHELINA; VITALE, FILOMENA to 542 LORIMER STREET LLC, stated price $1,225,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-07-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-07-01 from NAPOLITANO STELLA; NAPOLITANO THOMAS J; DIGIGLIO MARTINO; DIGIGLIO MARIA V to VITALE GIUSEPPE; NAPOLITANO NICOLA; NAPOLITANO MICHELINA; VITALE FILOMENA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-03-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-03-02 from PEPE THERESA M to NAPOLITANO STELLA; DIGIGLIO MARIA V; NAPOLITANO THOMAS J; DIGIGLIO MARTINO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 320964177 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT.1L AND 3L, CHANGES TO LAYOUT, PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-04-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301329970 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE GAS BOILER. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2022-01-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00376764-I1: Plumbing — Plumbing work as per plans filed herewith, no change in use, egress and occupancy.. Issued 2022-01-06, expires 2022-01-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-08-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340751341: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-08-10, expires 2020-10-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-05-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320964177: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-05-12, expires 2014-06-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-04-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301329970: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2002-04-25, expires 2003-04-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-04-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301329970: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2002-04-25, expires 2002-07-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| — | n/a (IN PROCESS (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301329970: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued date not given, expires 2003-04-25. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-02-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-03-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR IN BOILER ROOM AT CELLAR. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-03-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3R: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-03-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-03-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | 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 |
| 2021-03-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | 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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-03-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON WINDOW SILLS AT PROTRUDING AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ON 4TH STORY AT BUILDING FRONT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-03-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3R: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-03-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | 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 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Plumbing – Water Supply. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-07-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Plumbing – Water Supply. HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-06-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Plumbing – Water Supply; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt WHOLEB): Plumbing – Water Supply. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1R): Plumbing – Water Supply. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-01-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt ALLUNI): General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom. 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 |
| 2022-07-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2FL): Plumbing – Water Supply. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-07-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Plumbing – Water Supply. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-07-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Plumbing – Water Supply. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-07-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Plumbing – Water Supply. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-07-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R3FL): Plumbing – Water Supply. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-07-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Plumbing – Water Supply. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-07-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1L): Plumbing – Water Supply. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-03-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. 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 |
| 2021-03-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 27. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3027680004/complaints

## 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 542 LORIMER STREET LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2012-09-26 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2012-09-26). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager John Imperatore. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent John Imperatore, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (542 LORIMER STREET, LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer John Imperatore, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

---

Independent site. Data from NYC Open Data; not affiliated with the City of New York. Not a title search or official record; verify with the issuing agency. JSON: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3027680004