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715 Myrtle Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01736-0044Map

Owner of record: Zev Zafir INC

715 Myrtle Avenue is a vacant lot in Brooklyn, 11205. The owner of record is Zev Zafir INC. HPD has recorded 116 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
116
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
60

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 116

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs and landings all stories at public hall

    Mar 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall, ceiling, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide door saddle in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to apartment in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vertical cracks at( approximately 9'-0'' +/- ) east wall, 4th and 3rd story, at public hall stairs

    Nov 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner installed at window to balcony at south , 2nd story, at fire escape

    Nov 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots and household items at west, 2nd story balcony, at fire escape

    Nov 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes electrical fan and household items at west, 3rd story balcony, at fire escape

    Nov 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at junction box, west wall, at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door to roof sealed shut , east wall, at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective metal door to roof at east at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes chairs in front of scuttle ladder at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening locking device with eye hook capable of being padlocked at scuttle cover at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide insulation at copper pipes for heating system , at west wall, in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold articles at all story balconies at north/west stack on west exterior wall

    May 31, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage receptacle area front of building

    May 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective 4 panes of wire glass in skylight at public hall, 2nd story

    May 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes an air conditioner and household items at the balcony at south , 2nd story

    Feb 28, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes an air conditioner at the balcony at the southwest , 3rd story

    Feb 28, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling (approx 16 sq ft) and at east wall (approx 16 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition wall with door created room in the 4th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partitiion wall with door creating room in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated lockset at the door at room leading to t the fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated lockset at the door at room leading to the fire escape window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Danger of structural failure - the building out of plumb and leaning eastward. expose 1 has structural cracking indicating displacement. party bearing wall between 1st and 2nd floors of 715 and 717 myrtle ave was replaced with columns and beams the columns was visually out of plumb a column was observed to exhibit signs of structural failure.

    Dec 14, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Emg wrk,4-stry bldg,wd flrs&brk wall. bldg not plumb.exp#4 w strcturl crackng. party bearng wall replcd w cols&beams. cols not plumb & show signs of structural failure. remedy: hire nys pe to stab bldg. prvde sgn&seal doc.f/t pe&cs supvn prvde dly rpt. start wrk by 12/15/23.file dob applc w/i 2days

    Dec 14, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Emg wrk4-stry bldg wd flrs&brk wall. bldg not plumb. exp.4 w structrl cracking. prty bear wall replcd w cols & beams. cols not plumb & show signs of structural failure. remedy: start opt & crck montr. hire nys pe & provide monitoring plan by 12/15/23. instl mntr&baseline read by 12/18/23

    Dec 14, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons 39101595y., file a certificate of correction

    Dec 11, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39106770p., file a certificate of correction

    Dec 11, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. noted: vacant land as classified by dept. of finance is occupied by a parking lot. no cofo on file., discontin

    Dec 11, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection active demolition of a 4 story building, i observed trash chute installed at exposure #1 at the 2nd floor level extended outward in front of shed in use without a permit which is requ

    Dec 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection active 4 story demolition in progress, i observed poor housekeeping throughout entire site from the 1st floor to the 3rd floor level where debris scatter on floors with water creating

    Dec 16, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection active jobsite, at demolition phase upon inspection i was struct by a piece of sheetrock inside the building on the 1st floor which prompt me to observed that they were no control acce

    Dec 16, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Danger of structural failure - the building out of plumb and leaning eastward. expose 1 has structural cracking indicating displacement. party bearing wall between 1st and 2nd floors of 715 and 717 myrtle ave w

    Dec 14, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or department records, a legal 2 story extension mix used building 1st floor level permissible use and occupancy commercial, fully converted and occupied as clas

    Dec 14, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work with-out permit, a legal 2 story extension mix used building 1st floor level erected full height partition walls creating 3-bedrooms, kitchen with kitchen sink, 3-piece bathroom, plumbing fixtures, water,

    Dec 14, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371j.@3fl exit door to fire escape drop ladder chained shut&swings in wrong direction inward instead of o

    Jul 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 24, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 21, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 12, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 12, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 4, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 4, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 4, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 4, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 4, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Vacant lot (V1)
Year built
—
Floors
—
Residential units
—
Building area
—
Lot area
2,020 ft²
Zoning
R7D
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1736 / 44
Assessed value
$7,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #308969, last renewed Jul 25, 2023.

Questions about 715 Myrtle Avenue

Who owns 715 Myrtle Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zev Zafir INC.

Does 715 Myrtle Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 116 housing violations at this property.

Is 715 Myrtle 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.

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