Violations at 720 Quincy Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221 · BBL 3-01631-0023 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
43 HPD violations, newest first.
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass storm window pane at 2nd window from east at north at building front
Mar 25, 2026
Open — 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.
Feb 18, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective doors of the mailboxes at the front of the building , 1st story
Apr 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2onefl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2ONEFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2onefl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2ONEFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). : missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2onefl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2ONEFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood baluster 1st from east at south at balustrade at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood balustrade at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at balustrade at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at balustrade at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering on 3rd and 7th treads at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal up of illegal apts created on the 2nd and 3rd story. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story
Jun 14, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for 3 sty. apt. 4
May 23, 2011
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for 3 sty. apt. 3f
May 23, 2011
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for 2 sty. apt. 2f
May 23, 2011
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for 2 sty. apt. 2b
May 23, 2011
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
May 10, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of 2nd sty. now being used as a class ''a'' apt. contrary to c/o and or bldg. dept. records
May 10, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of 3rd sty. sub-divided into two class ''a'' apt's
May 10, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose five balusters at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jan 2, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing two balusters at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jan 2, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at gate front fence
Jan 2, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet cover at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light switch at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door jam at apartment entrance door located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operate lock installed at gate at building front fence. at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 24, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations
8 DOB violations, newest first.
- Construction other optional
Residence converted from a legal 2 family to 3 family by creating class a apt at cellar level. dob records indicates residence as a 2 family and now converted and occupied as a 3 family by creating class a apt at cellar level with full kitchen, 3 pc bathroom and 1 sleeping quarter.
Mar 29, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without permit; work noted, at cellar level installed full height partition for full bathroom. installed water/ waste line for 3pc baths (sink, toilet, shower) and mob sink. installed unauthorized gas line for gas stove.
Mar 29, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 7, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 26, 2001
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 26, 2001
Dob violation - active
ECB violations
23 ECB violations, newest first.
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. noted; building has been observed failing to submit certificate of correction under oath/ecb
Oct 15, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. noted; building has been observed failing to submit certificate of correction under oath/ecb
Oct 15, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit: inspector observed at cellar level installed full height partition for full bathroom. installed water/ waste lines for 3pcs bathroom and mob sink. installed unauthorized gas line for gas
Aug 6, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families authorized by c of o: inspector observed at cellar level , class a apartment created with full kitc
Aug 6, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207. at time of inspection, observed 2nd & 3rd fl still occupied as 2 sro's per floor, disobeying active vacate order 205/2011 issued on 5/28/2011, co
Sep 18, 2023 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Observed vacate order removed/none posted/issued 5/28/2011 for active vacate order 205/2011 i re-posted vacate order, comply with code; comply with code
May 1, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed 2nd and 3rd floors re-occupied by 2 sro's per floor (4 in total) against active vacate order 205/2011 issued 5/28/2011, comply with vacate order; comply with vacate order
May 1, 2023 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to complied a vacate order from the buildings commissioner. at time of inspection cellar level was still occupied by a lady and kids under vacate order #vac b122/23 dated 3/29/2023., comply with vacate
Apr 28, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents/amendments.premises under alt ii 320402970 l.o.c.11.04.11,7.27.12.note:1.walls noted to be removed @cellar for previous bathroom & room nxt to boiler rm
Aug 7, 2013 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34909179p issued on 5/21/11 for work without a permit. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.
Jun 15, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of violation #34909179p. issued 5-21-11 for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Apr 6, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34909178n issued on 5/21/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Sep 2, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34909179y issued on 5/21/11,for work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Sep 2, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply order to correct vio #34909179p work w/o permit #34909178n occupancy contr rem: comply w/ comms order
Jul 7, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to apply w/ comm's vacate order #189111 for 3 flr frnt class 'a' apt.apt still occupied in non compliance w/ vacate order issued 5/21/11.rem:comply w/ comm's order.
May 28, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved# of families.dob,hpd records 359561-i cards 3 stories-2 adults,bsmt,1 & 2 flr i class 'a' apt-3 flr 1 apt.now premises converted
May 28, 2011 · Penalty $17,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit.work noted:@ cellar level erected full height partitions creating 2rms.installed water & waste lines for a 3pc bath,residential sink & gas line for stove.@ 1st flr erected full height partitions
May 28, 2011 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. partitions erected water lines,gas lines,& electrical wires installed to create an illegal apt w/3pc bathroom,1 bedroom & kitchen w/gas stove at 3rd fl w/o a permit. remedy: obtain permit or
May 21, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records. 3rd fl of the building is divided & created an extra class'a' apt w/3pc bathroom,1 bedroom,& kitchen w/3pc bathroom,1 bedroom,& kitchen
May 21, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records 3sty 2apts converted into 3sty 5apts rem; discontinue illegal use of amended c/o
May 10, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:region coupe erected on roof of 720 quincy st approx. 6' by 6' by 20'.wood stude framed w/plywood sheething and wire mesh.door install approx. 2'0" by 6'8"(metal).remedy:obtain
Aug 13, 2004 · Penalty $250
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept.records. (hazardous)noted:upon inspection of premises 3rd fl has been converted into 1 3 room apartments with a share kitchen and bathroom also the 2nd apartm
Jun 26, 2001 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress for every fl. noted:upon inspection of the premeises of the third fl.is brokenup into 3 apts. (seo's) with a share kitchen and bathroom, 2nd floor has 2apt,1st floor1
Jun 26, 2001 · Penalty $480
Active