Brooklyn · Block 2181 · Lot 35 · 11249

540 Bedford Avenue

2 floors · 199,470 sq ft · built 1980 · class M3 · owner of record: Congregation Yetev Lev D'Satmar Inc.

41open violations
$145,400ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
181dto Energy and water benchmarking

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 60 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 199,470 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 181 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 181 days
Annual filing
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 1 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 791 days
Next cycle year 2028
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2031) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2031
What this is

Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 2181). Agency page

Dec 31, 2031
in 1886 days
Next due 2031

Open violations

ECB / OATH (24) · $145,400 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 18, 2026Unknown CLASS - 2
EXPIRED SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT, AT TIME OF INSPECTION SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT WAS EXPIRED. REMEDY: RENEW PERMIT.
#35730049N
Oct 28, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
Aug 18, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE, EXPIRED PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION FENCE PERMIT WERE EXPIRED. REMEDY: RENEW PERMIT.
#35731075L
Nov 18, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
Sep 2, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED, ILLEGAL CURB CUT AND DRIVE AT EXPOSURE 1, WITH ILLEGAL STORAGE COVER WITH BLUE TARP IN DRIVEWAY. EXPOSURE 3, ILLEGAL DRIVEWAY APPROXIMATELY 12' WI
#39158884H
Nov 12, 2025
DEFAULT
$6,250
Sep 2, 2025Construction CLASS - 3
VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. NOTED, ILLEGAL STORAGE IN DRIVEWAY AT EXPOSURE 1. STORAGE ITEMS ARE COVERED BY A BLUE TARP. NO PERMITS ISSUED OR FILED WITH DOB., CONFORM TO PARKING R
#39158885J
Nov 12, 2025
DEFAULT
$500
Mar 27, 2025Unknown CLASS - 2
AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A SIDEWALK SHED DOB RECORDS REVEAL THAT THERE IS NO PERMIT FOR THIS TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT WHICH CREATES A HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR PUBLIC AND PROPERTY.OBTAIN AND MAINTA
#39538459L
Dec 15, 2026
PENDING
$6,250
Aug 29, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
OBSERVED A CONSTRUCTION FENCE AT EXPOSURE #1 OF PROPERTY. PERMIT# 301892780-01-EQ-FN WAS ISSUED ON 05/24/2006 AND EXPIRED ON 12/31/2006. NO ACTIVE PERMITS OR RENEWAL OBSERVED IN BIS OR IN DOB NOW., RENEW PERMIT
#39123486M
Nov 6, 2024
DEFAULT
$6,250
Aug 29, 2024Cranes and Derricks CLASS - 1
OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP #1 OF 109 ROSS ST, EXP #1 OF 540 BEDFORD AVE & EXP#4 OF 540 BEDFORD AVE. UPON REVIEW OBSERVED WORKERS COMPENSATION POLICY #K 524 979-2 EXPIRED ON 06/24/2024&DISABILITY POLICY #DB
#39123483R
Nov 6, 2024
DEFAULT
$10,000
Aug 29, 2024Cranes and Derricks CLASS - 1
OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP #1 OF 109 ROSS ST, EXP #1 OF 540 BEDFORD AVE & EXP#4 OF 540 BEDFORD AVE. UPON REVIEW OBSERVED WORKERS COMPENSATION POLICY #K 524 979-2 EXPIRED ON 06/24/2024&DISABILITY POLICY #DB
#39123484Z
Nov 6, 2024
DEFAULT
$25,000
Aug 29, 2024Unknown CLASS - 1
OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPOSURE#1, HOWEVER UPON REVIEW NOTICED GC WORKERS COMPENSATION AND DISABILITY WAS EXPIRED. SIDEWALK SHED IS NO LONGER MAINTAINED BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL AS GC DISABILITY AND WORK
#39123487Y
Nov 6, 2024
DEFAULT
$10,000
Aug 29, 2024Unknown CLASS - 1
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPOSURE #1. SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT# 320559935-01-EQ-SH WAS FILED UNDER CONG YETEV LEV D'SATMAR GC# 601046, UPON REVIEW NOTICED THAT GC WORKERS COMPENSATION EXPIR
#39123485K
Nov 6, 2024
DEFAULT
$10,000
May 30, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE,EXPIRED PERMIT.AS NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION CONSTRUCTION FENCE PERMIT WAS EXPIRED.REMEDY:RENEW PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION FENCE.
#35681996N
Sep 4, 2024
DEFAULT
$6,250
May 30, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
PEDESTRIAL PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS.AS NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ON EXP #1 NORTH ELEVATION:SHED POST WAS PUSHED OUT OF PLACE/PLUMB DUE TO INADEQUATE BRACING ON LOWER POST.ALSO OBS
#35681991Y
Aug 7, 2024
DEFAULT
$5,000
Feb 2, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
SIDEWALK SHED DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SHED NOT NEAR THE FACADE.BETWEEN SHED AND FACADE BIG GAP WITHNO NETTING.SIDEWALK SHED MUDSILLS ARE BROOKER MISSING AND NOT NAILED I
#35679872Z
Apr 10, 2024
DEFAULT
$5,000
Feb 2, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT EXPIRED PERMIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED A CONSTRUCTION FENCE ON THE PROPERTY NO PERMIT OBSERVED ON PROPERTY.NO PERMIT ONLINE BIS OR DOBNOW.REM:RENEW PERMIT.
#35679873K
Apr 10, 2024
DEFAULT
$6,250
Feb 2, 2024Unknown CLASS - 2
EXPIRED SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED A SIDEWALKSHED ON EXP#1,2,3,4.NO PERMITS WERE PRESENT ONSITE.OBSERVED NO PERMITSONLINE ON BIS OR DOBNOW.REM:RENEW PERMIT.
#35679871R
Apr 10, 2024
DEFAULT
$6,250
Oct 26, 2023Construction CLASS - 2
SWS AT EXP#1&4 NOT AS PER CODE, SWS NOT COVER FULL WIDTH OF SIDEWALK, APPROX. 5FT WITH NO PROTECTION OF SIDEWALK, WALKWAY LESS THAN 5FT,MUDSILLS ARE ROTTEN, SIDEWALK SHED POST ON TOP OF CRACKED WOOD BLOCK, PARA
#39522882M
Jan 3, 2024
DEFAULT
$5,000
Oct 26, 2023Unknown CLASS - 2
OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED AT EXP#1&4, UPON REVIEW THE DEPARTMENT RECORDS ( BIS & DOB NOW) OBSERVED NO PERMIT WAS ISSUED FOR SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLATION, LAST SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT# 320559935 EXPIRED ON 3/
#39522881K
Jan 3, 2024
DEFAULT
$3,125
Jul 5, 2023Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ERECTED SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP#1 AND 4, UPON REVIEWING DEPARTMENT RECORDS NO ACTIVE PERMITS ON FILE.
#39518725R
Sep 13, 2023
DEFAULT
$5,000
Jul 5, 2023Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ERECTED SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP#1 AND 4 NOT MAINTAINED WITH PARAPET PANELS LEANING TOWARD PUBLIC AND MUDSILLS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, BOLTS NOT CAPPED.
#39518726Z
Sep 13, 2023
DEFAULT
$5,000
Jul 5, 2023Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SIDEWALK SEVERELY CRACKED AND NOT MAINTAINED AT EXP#4 CAUSING TRIPPING HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC.
#39518727K
Sep 13, 2023
DEFAULT
$3,125
Mar 29, 2022Construction CLASS - 2
SIDEWALK SHED DOES NOT MEET COLOR SPECIFICATION.OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED(EXP.#1,2 & 4)NOT PAINTED HUNTER GREEN AS PER CODE REQUIRED. REMEDY: COMPLY W/CODE.
#35586405R
Aug 17, 2022
DEFAULT
$3,125
Mar 29, 2022Construction CLASS - 2
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE-EXPIRED PERMIT.OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE W/AN EXPIRED PERMIT.PERMIT IN BIS/DOBNOW EXPIRES ON 3/28/2014.(EXP.#1,2 & 4).AGGRAVATED RECURRING CONDITION:SEE VIOLATIONS
#35586403N
Aug 17, 2022
DEFAULT
$10,000
Jul 7, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROTECT PEDESTRIAN. AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION AT AN ABANDONED 2 STORY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SITE I OBSERVED A VERY UNSAFE SIDEWALKSHED(CLOSE) TO CHILDREN SCHOOLS. SWS (1)PARAPET PANELS ARE FAILLING OF
#35481461K
Nov 18, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$2,400
Dec 11, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
TEMPORARY CONSTRUTCION EQUIPMENT ON SITE EXPIRED PEMRIT AT TIME FO INSPETCION OF A NB NONE ACTIEV JOBSIT E I OBSERVED SIDEWLAK SHED IN PLACE WITH EXPIRED PERMIT 3/28-2014 RENEW PERMIT
#35424450Y
Feb 4, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
DOB (20)
IssuedViolationStatus
Aug 18, 2026CONSTRUCTION
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AS NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED ON EXPOSURE #4 WEST ELEV: LOOSE MATERIAL ON FLOORS AND VERTICAL CRACK IN CINDER BLOCKS ON 2ND FLOOR. REMEDY: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND DEFECTIVE MATERIALS
#SR0102RF
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 10, 2025CONSTRUCTION
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED UNFINISHED CONSTRUCTION, FACADE OPEN TO ELEMENTS ON ALL EXPOSURES INCLUDING NO ROOF, CRACKED, DAMAGED MORTAR JOINTS, IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ON EXPOSURE 1,2 & 4 (NORTHEAST, AND WEST ELEVATIONS) REMEDY: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
#SR30101XN
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 25, 2024CONSTRUCTION
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION IT WAS OBSERVED UNSECURED/LOOSE CORREGATED METAL SHEETING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM EXPOSURE 1 (NORTH ELEV.) DETERIORATED MORTAR JOINTS @EXP4 (W.ELEV.) LOOSE MASONRY DEBRIS AROUND 3RD FL OBSERVED, LOOSE/COLLAPSED RAILINGS &
#SR30102MA
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 25, 2024CONSTRUCTION
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. EXPIRED PERMIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR FENCE AT EXPOSURE 2 (EAST ELEVATION). NO VALID PERMIT FOR FENCE OBSERVED IN BIS OR DOBNOW AS OF 10/25/2024. REMEDY: RENEW PERMIT
#SR30101MA
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 25, 2024IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY

#18495
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 23, 2024FAILURE TO SUBMIT EER
FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2023)
#00192
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 30, 2024CONSTRUCTION
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.AS NOTE AT TIM E OF INSPECTION,I OBSERVED ON EXP1 NORTH ELEV AND EXP4 WEST ELEV,MASON RY APPEARS LOOSE AND MAY BE IN DANGER OF FALLING FROM THE 2ND FLOOR.EX P3 SOUTH ELEV,LOOSE OBJECT HANGING FROM A FRAMING MEMBER ON 1ST FLOOR REMEDY:REPAIR AND
#SR0102RF
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 22, 2023FAILURE TO SUBMIT EER
FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2022)
#01122
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 14, 2022STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED BUILDING
FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE INSPECTN RPT FOR STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED BLDG.
#00064
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 21, 2022FAILURE TO SUBMIT EER
FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 IN 2021
#10318
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 4, 2017FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00227
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 13, 2013CONSTRUCTION

#0103P
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 30, 2012CONSTRUCTION
FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS./ REMEDY; SAFE GUARD SIT AND MATERIALS
#0109MM
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2012PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR
2011 VIOS ISSUED TO ELEVATORS IN PRIVATE RES DWELLINGS(1 OR 2 FAMILY DWELLINGS)
#00390
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 29, 2010CONSTRUCTION
BROOKLYN BOROUGH COMMISSIONER HAS ISSUED A 15 DAY LETTER OF INTENT TO REVOKE APPL#30044377 ON 7/26/10 REMED; STOP ALL WORK, COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER .ORDER CONTACT DOB
#0102MM
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 10, 2010CONSTRUCTION
BOROUGH COMMISSIONER REVOKED APPLICATION #300443777 ON 5/9/10 REMEDY; STOP WORK CALL DOB
#0101AM
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 12, 2010CONSTRUCTION
BOROUGH COMMISSIONER HAS ISSUED A 15 DAY LETTER OF INTENT TO REVOKE APPL3300443777 DONE 5/12/10 WORK 45% COMPLETED REMEDY; STOP ALL WORK CALL DOB
#0101AM
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 5, 2008CONSTRUCTION

#0102ZC
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 13, 1997LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#02857
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#26999
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (8)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jul 10, 2026GHG Emissions - LL97 FTF-EN-LL97320
Active
Jul 10, 2026GHG Emissions - LL97 FTF-EN-LL97320
Active
Jun 23, 2024Retro-Commissioning - LL87 FTF-EN-EARCX
Active
Apr 22, 2023Retro-Commissioning - LL87 FTF-EN-EARCX
Active
Sep 14, 2022Structurally Compromised Buildings FTF-SC-INITL
Active
Aug 21, 2022Retro-Commissioning - LL87 FTF-EN-EARCX
Active
Oct 4, 2017AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Oct 1, 2012Elevators JVIOS
Active
HPD (0)

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Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Aug 18, 2026DOBCONSTRUCTION: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AS NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED ON EXPOSURE #4 WEST ELEV: LOOSE MATERIAL ON FLOORS AND VERTICAL CRACK IN CINDER BLOCKS ON 2ND FLOOR. REMEDY: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND DEFECTIVE MATERIALSOpen
Aug 18, 2026ECBUnknown: EXPIRED SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT, AT TIME OF INSPECTION SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT WAS EXPIRED. REMEDY: RENEW PERMIT.Open
Aug 18, 2026ECBConstruction: TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE, EXPIRED PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION FENCE PERMIT WERE EXPIRED. REMEDY: RENEW PERMIT.Open
Jul 10, 2026DOB SafetyGHG Emissions - LL97: Open
Jul 10, 2026DOB SafetyGHG Emissions - LL97: Open

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