542 86th Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 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 violations9 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building4 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood4 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Bay Ridge, containing 70 residential units. Built in 1927.
The neighborhood: Fort Hamilton
Brooklyn · 4,486 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $1,900 1BR · $3,238 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
1 park · 0.0 acres · incl. Fort Hamilton Triangle
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
- Lead Paint6
- Pests2
- Structural2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3M, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jan 20, 2026Class C - Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER WINDOW SASH COUNTER BALANCE WITH GILOTEEN EFFECT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 4, 2024Class C - Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER WINDOW SASH 1ST WINDOW AT EAST IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 4, 2024Class C - Lead Paint
REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT RADIATOR CENTER ROOM 3 STY SOUTHWEST APT 3C NAIM 745 5251 ER1 96002854. , SECTION '' ''
Feb 13, 1996Class C - Lead Paint
REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING REAR FOYER 3 STY SOUTHWEST APT 3C ER1 96002854. , SECTION '' ''
Feb 13, 1996Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $1,900 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,237.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,500 | — |
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
CARMEL APARTMENTS CO
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 13 open HPD violations on record, including 9 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 4 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 102 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 Fort Hamilton is about $1,900/month for a one-bedroom.