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740 Myrtle Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01753-0021Map

Owner of record: 740 Myrtle LLC

740 Myrtle Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 740 Myrtle LLC. HPD has recorded 279 housing violations here, most recently on August 14, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
279
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
239

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 14, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 7 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 279

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and construction material at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories and its components at buidling rear at fire escape

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide light at the bulkhead stairs leading to the roof

    Feb 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 4l, vacate order #260209 in the entire apartment located at apt, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3l, vacate order #260209 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2l, vacate order #260209 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 4th bedroom from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof

    Dec 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls at 4th and 1st stories public hall

    Dec 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 4th bedroom from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18530036 issued 22-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th bedroom from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceilings and walls at 4th and 1st stories public hall

    Dec 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Oct 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall, other than apartment main entrance door hinges at bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Apr 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the cieling at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Apr 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Apr 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and cieling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood studs at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2L

    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 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling at cellar

    May 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floors at cellar

    May 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the boileroom

    May 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in the boiler room

    May 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection locknut at waste line in the ceiling at cellar

    May 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fir e retardant material at ceiling at cellar

    May 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    May 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the household items, garbage bags of bottles, paint cans at public hall

    May 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    May 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 17

  • Construction other optional

    Observed at basement level, structural shoring installed from cellar to underside of 1st floor throughout the cellar area with no permit on file with dob.

    Jan 15, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 4, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    Obtain a permit or restore the premises to its prior legal condition

    Feb 4, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 8, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Smith steam boiler has a vacuum braker that is leaking steam+oil fill pipe is leaking oil@cellar wall+there is junk in boiler room+@ apt 2l@kitchen radiator has a defective air valve;correct violation+submit ce

    Feb 20, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit: at the time of inspection, observed at the basement level installation of structural shoring from cellar floor to underside of 1st floor throughout cellar to support the first floor. dob

    Jan 15, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: at the time of inspection, observed at the basement level the entire ceiling without required fire-rated construction. wooden joists, electrical conduits,

    Jan 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building or appurtenances.at time of inspection observed disrepair wood fence at 2nd floor at exp #4, consisting of loose wood swimming at 2nd floor,creating dangerous condition to public.re

    May 5, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. observe in apt 3l (3rd fl) 4l (4th fl) installed new gas piping in each rooms (1/2") & 3/4" for stores,altered 3/4" risers;installed new water & waste piping for kitchen sinks. no plumbing

    Feb 4, 2011 · Penalty $8,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 10, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 4M

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 4M

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 25, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 3, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 16, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
6,500 ft²
Lot area
2,283 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1753 / 21
Assessed value
$609,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #343193, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.

Questions about 740 Myrtle Avenue

Who owns 740 Myrtle Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 740 Myrtle LLC.

Does 740 Myrtle Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 279 housing violations at this property.

Is 740 Myrtle Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 740 Myrtle Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 740 Myrtle Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.

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