540 East 12 Street
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This is a 116-year-old, single-unit Class S1 building in Brooklyn built in 1910, owned by SARFATI ISAAK. HPD violation data is not available for this building — it may be exempt from HPD registration — so there is no public record of maintenance complaints or violations to assess. Rent stabilization data is also unavailable. What the data does show is a noise grade of D (54 complaints in 12 months, mostly residential and street/sidewalk noise), a moderate crime score of 80/B, and 875 total 311 calls in the area dominated by parking complaints — with HEAT/HOT WATER (67) and FLOORING/STAIRS (33) appearing in the top complaint types for the surrounding area, which are worth probing for a building this old.
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- The area's 311 data shows 67 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints and 33 FLOORING/STAIRS complaints nearby — has this specific unit had any heat, hot water, or structural flooring issues, and can you provide a maintenance history for the past 12 months?
- The building was constructed in 1910 and is 116 years old — what major systems (boiler, plumbing, electrical wiring, roof) have been updated, and can you provide documentation of those upgrades?
- Noise data shows a D grade with 54 complaints over the past 12 months — 30 residential and 18 street/sidewalk — what is the typical noise situation inside the unit, and how well does the building's construction insulate against street and neighbor noise?
- HPD registration data is not on file for this building — can the landlord provide a copy of the certificate of occupancy and any relevant building permits or inspection records?
- The building was built in 1910, which predates lead paint regulations — has a lead paint inspection been conducted, and will the landlord provide a written lead paint disclosure as required by NYC law?
- Crime data shows 11 ASSAULT 3 incidents and 8 HARASSMENT 2 incidents among the top offenses nearby — what security measures does the building have, such as exterior lighting, door locks, and intercom?
- Given the building's age of 116 years, inspect the visible infrastructure closely: check for water stains on ceilings and walls (plumbing leaks), condition of floors and stairs (consistent with the FLOORING/STAIRS complaints in the area), and the state of windows and radiators as indicators of heating system condition.
- Walk the exterior and common areas at the time of showing to assess street-level noise from both residential neighbors and sidewalk activity — the D noise grade with 30 residential and 18 street/sidewalk complaints suggests this is a real concern, not a statistical outlier.
- Check the building's entry points — front door lock, intercom, exterior lighting — given the 11 assault and 8 harassment incidents logged nearby, and note whether the block feels adequately lit and active during your visit.
540 East 12 Street sits in Brooklyn, ZIP 11230. The closest subway is Newkirk Plaza (B,Q) (4-minute walk), served by the B and Q lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 26 restaurants, 13 cafes, 18 groceries, and 3 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School (grades Pre-K to 5), a 3-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is high noise activity — 53 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 80/100 safety score.
- Illegal Parking: 207
- Blocked Driveway: 131
- HEAT/HOT WATER: 67
- FLOORING/STAIRS: 33
- Snow or Ice: 32
- Jun 29, 1990 "1"
- Oct 12, 1989 "1"
- ALTOHAMI CORPORATION
- GENESIS INFORMATION SECURITY, LLC
- UNIVERSAL CONSTRUCTION & CARPENTRY CORP.
- P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School
- P.S. 139 Alexine A. Fenty
- P.S. K134
- J.H.S. 062 Ditmas
- P.S. 192 - The Magnet School for Math and Science
- J.H.S. 223 The Montauk
- J.H.S. 062 Ditmas
- Midwood High School
- J.H.S. 223 The Montauk
- Newkirk Plaza
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