537 Ovington Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Oct 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1927
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations11 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building219 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 4-story building located in Bay Ridge, containing 62 residential units. Built in 1927.
The neighborhood: Bay Ridge
Brooklyn · 9,860 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,285 1BR · $2,900 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
2 parks · 0.3 acres · incl. Dan Ross Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Window/Door27
- Safety12
- Water/Plumbing11
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Window/Door
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF ELECTROMAGNATIC LOCK INSTALLED AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY
Apr 20, 2026Class C - Window/Door
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF ELECTROMAGNATIC LOCK DEVICE INSTALLED AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY
Dec 4, 2025Class C - Window/Door
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF ELECTROMAGNATIC LOCK DEVICE INSTALLED AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY
Oct 22, 2025Class C - Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICK MORTAR JOINTS AT 4TH STORY AT FACADE WALL AT FRONT AT EAST
Oct 14, 2025Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT A5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''539''
Sep 26, 2025Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $2,285 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $2,900 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,100 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
DEAN STREET ASSOCIATES, LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 72 open HPD violations on record, including 11 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, about the neighborhood median of 1.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 406 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Bay Ridge is about $2,285/month for a one-bedroom.