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588 7 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00892-0047Map

Owner of record: James J Fortini

588 7 Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is James J Fortini. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 6 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
11
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.

HPD housing violations · 11

  • IInformation / order

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • IInformation / order

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • IInformation / order

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • IInformation / order

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • IInformation / order

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • IInformation / order

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Jan 29, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Jan 27, 2018

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Abate the nuisance consisting of floating floor in cellar . water accumulation wit 1/2 foot deep

    Jan 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • BHazardous

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling in cellar

    Jan 27, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • BHazardous

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible stove at cellar

    Jan 27, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
See all 11 HPD violations (10 shown here)

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 22, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level created full height partitions for 2 rooms. installed water and waste lines for a 3pc bathroom (toilet,sink,shower) and residential sink at kitchen and washing mac

    May 25, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allow by c of o and department of building records.partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar.unlawful cooking space and kitchen sink present.also full bath

    Jan 27, 2018 · Penalty $1,200

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,800 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
39
Block / lot
892 / 47
Assessed value
$103,860
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #819072, last renewed Aug 8, 2023.

Questions about 588 7 Avenue

Who owns 588 7 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is James J Fortini.

Does 588 7 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 588 7 Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 588 7 Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 588 7 Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.