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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 116
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 25, 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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs and landings all stories at public hall
Mar 23, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Mar 23, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective metal door to roof at east at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 27, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.