537 3 Avenue, Brooklyn — DOB NOW & BIS Permits, Violations & FDNY | BuildNYC

Limited service hotel, often national chain

537 3 AVENUE

BROOKLYN · Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook · BIN 3396867

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2009Year Built

5Stories

H3Building Class

M1-2Zoning

17,271 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

Rent Stabilized3 Open Violations ▸FDNY Report ↗

Limited service hotel, often national chain · Owner of record: BROOKLYN HOSPITALITY LLC · 7,338 sf lot · 2.35 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

No floor-level scope or drawing coverage on file for this building.

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
CONDER CONSTR CORP	1	03/22/2026
CONDOR CONST. CORP	1	03/22/2026
SCALA CONTRACTING	3	03/22/2026
BADRINATH	2	03/21/2026
BROOKLYN HOSPITALITY LLC	1	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
LEON SKVIRSKY PE	2	07/23/2024
R SCOTT LEWIS PE PC	2	09/17/2021

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
D R BROWN	4	03/21/2026
BUILDING BROTHERS	4	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR INC	General Contractor	2	03/21/2026
CLEAR CHANNEL ELECTRICAL	Scaffold	1	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
CLARKE ENGINEERING SERVIC	3795	1	09/17/2021

Building Lifecycle

All (30)Filed (4)Permit Issued (2)Violation (20)Special Inspection (4)

05/11/2026

Violation issued (HPD, open)

A

02/05/2026

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

11/19/2025

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

I

06/16/2025

Violation issued (HPD, open)

A

07/23/2024

Filed — Alteration

REPLACE EXTERIOR ILLUMINATED DOUBLE FACED SIGN ((LOGO) LA QUINTA BY WYNDHAM) ON EXISTING GROUND STRUCTURE FILED UNDER APP# B00585381

B00782327-P1

06/07/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

LEON SKVIRSKY

04/18/2024

Violation issued (HPD, open)

A

03/31/2023

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

A

11/09/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

I

09/19/2022

Filed — Alteration

REPLACE EXTERIOR ILLUMINATED DOUBLE FACED SIGN ((LOGO) LA QUINTA BY WYNDHAM) ON EXISTING GROUND STRUCTURE FILED UNDER APP# B00585381

B00782327-I1

03/10/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

A

09/24/2021

Permit issued — Sign

B00585366-I1-SG

09/20/2021

Permit issued — General Construction

B00585381-I1-GC

09/17/2021

Filed — Alteration

Erect sign structure fo advertising sign filed under B00585366. No change of use, egress or occupancy.

B00585381-I1

09/15/2021

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

Brian Clarke

09/08/2021

Filed — Alteration

Erect non illuminated advertising sign on wall. SNotructure file under separate application. No change of use, egress or occupancy.

B00585366-I1

08/30/2021

Special inspection requirement — Final

RENEE RAJAPPA

08/30/2021

Special inspection requirement — Final

RENEE RAJAPPA

04/20/2021

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

A

12/28/2020

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/01/2012

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

04/30/2012

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/06/2011

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/01/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

06/26/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

06/26/2008

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

06/26/2008

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

09/25/2007

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Site Safety

09/25/2007

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Site Safety

09/21/2007

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Sign	Permit Issued	CLEAR CHANNEL ELECTRICAL	09/24/2021
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR INC	09/20/2021
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SHREE KEDARNATH LLC	07/24/2012
BIS	OT	ISSUED	PAUL SIGNS INC	01/10/2011
BIS	—	ISSUED	PAUL SIGNS, INC	12/14/2010
BIS	—	ISSUED	PAUL SIGNS, INC	11/23/2010
BIS	PL	ISSUED	M. EARLY PLBG & HTG CORP	02/12/2010
BIS	—	ISSUED	METROTECH DEVELOPMENT COR	10/15/2009
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	METROTECH DEVELOPMENT COR	10/15/2009
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD CORP	06/24/2009
BIS	—	ISSUED	METROTECH CONSTRUCTION	06/23/2009
BIS	PL	ISSUED	M. EARLY PLBG & HTG CORP	02/19/2009
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	CONDOR CONSTRUCTION CORP	06/18/2008
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD CORP	06/02/2008
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SCALA CONTRACTING CO., INC.	09/14/2007
BIS	—	ISSUED	SCALA CONTRACTING CO., INC.	09/14/2007

1 project · most recent 09/20/2022

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
09/20/2022	Permit Issued	RAINBOW ELECTRIC CO., INC	—

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 4

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
06/07/2024	Final	LEON SKVIRSKY	progress
09/15/2021	Post-installed Anchors	Brian Clarke	special
08/30/2021	Final	RENEE RAJAPPA	progress
08/30/2021	Final	RENEE RAJAPPA	progress

▾Tenants in the building

Tenant	Space	Floors	Renovation projects
La Quinta by Wyndham	Other	—	Project B00782327 Alteration · Approved · 09/19/2022

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▾Documents — 223 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings4

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch4

09/01/2026B00585366-I1Request digital key ↗

09/01/2026B00585381-I1Request digital key ↗

08/28/2026B00782327-P1Request digital key ↗

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▸Applications & Permits40

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION20

08/20/2013320844477Open ↗

06/09/2011320178963Open ↗

06/01/2011310027850Open ↗

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION18

07/30/2012320193580Open ↗

01/12/2011320239620Open ↗

12/15/2010320239611Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY APPLICATION1

08/04/2010310027850Open ↗

▸BISBPP-5 - Authorization to the Department of Transportation1

03/05/2008310102830Open ↗

▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records2

▸BISZONING EXHIBIT III: DESC & OWNERSHIP STMNT1

05/14/2008310027850Open ↗

▸BISZONING EXHIBIT I: CERTIFICATION1

05/14/2008310027850Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications46

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION25

09/13/2012320193580Open ↗

03/15/2011320239504Open ↗

03/04/2011320178963Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST6

11/24/2010320239504Open ↗

06/25/2010320178963Open ↗

07/21/2008310173683Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM6

11/24/2010320239504Open ↗

06/25/2010320178963Open ↗

07/21/2008310173683Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4

09/01/2026B00585366-I1Open ↗

09/01/2026B00585381-I1Open ↗

08/28/2026B00782327-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature3

09/26/2026B00782327-P1Open ↗

08/25/2026B00585381-I1Open ↗

08/23/2026B00585366-I1Open ↗

▸BISPC FULL REPORT1

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/25/2026B00585381-I1Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment35

▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE9

01/24/2011310027850Open ↗

01/18/2011310027850Open ↗

01/18/2011310027850Open ↗

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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION-PERMIT6

04/08/2011310027850Open ↗

04/08/2011310027850Open ↗

04/08/2011310027850Open ↗

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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS4

09/15/2011310027850Open ↗

09/15/2011310027850Open ↗

06/03/2011310027850Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING3

11/06/2009310027850Open ↗

05/19/2008310027850Open ↗

05/09/2008310027850Open ↗

▸BISSEWER CONNECTION: DEP SD1 & SD23

08/02/2010310027850Open ↗

06/11/2008310027850Open ↗

05/13/2008310027850Open ↗

▸BISRPZ/DDCV TEST REPORT : GEN215B3

01/24/2011310027850Open ↗

01/24/2011310027850Open ↗

01/24/2011310027850Open ↗

▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA2

07/22/2015320844477Open ↗

12/20/2010320037410Open ↗

▸BISWATER METER PERMIT : DEP-METER2

01/18/2011310027850Open ↗

01/07/2011310027850Open ↗

▸BISSEWER CUT-OFF1

01/18/2011310027850Open ↗

▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT1

06/25/2010320178963Open ↗

▸BISSPRINKLER INSP REPORT : FP-851

12/06/2010310027850Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection2

▸BISST-1: Street Tree Checklist1

05/19/2008310027850Open ↗

▸BISEXCAVATION OR DEMOLITION: 5-DAY NOTICE1

06/02/2008310027850Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos11

▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER10

11/24/2010320239611Open ↗

11/24/2010320239620Open ↗

11/24/2010320239504Open ↗

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▸BISACP5 ASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1

08/20/2013320844477Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports2

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE-TEST CYLINDER1

03/30/2010310027850Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE DESIGN MIX1

03/30/2010310027850Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs46

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST14

07/22/2015320844477Open ↗

09/19/2012320193580Open ↗

08/10/2012310145385Open ↗

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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS12

08/20/2013320844477Open ↗

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION11

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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE4

05/19/2008310027850Open ↗

05/09/2008310027850Open ↗

11/06/2009310027850Open ↗

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▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER3

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07/09/2008310027850Open ↗

▸BISTAP LETTER - FIRE SVC : DEP-FIRE1

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▸BISTAP LETTER - DOM SVC : DEP-DOM1

01/18/2011310027850Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership14

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT13

07/22/2015320844477Open ↗

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▸BISBPP-11 - Affidavit as to Roadway Pavement And/Or Sidewalk and Curb Construction1

07/18/2012310102830Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms21

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET11

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION9

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▸BISBPP: CHECKLIST IN LIEU OF PLANS-ALT31

03/05/2008310102830Open ↗