344 Marcus Garvey Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01831-0041Map
Owner of record: Polk House LLC
344 Marcus Garvey Blvd is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Polk House LLC. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on July 23, 2025. 9 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 48
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 42
- BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard court
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 21, 2024
Open — 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.
Apr 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at gate to west yard
May 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double key operated lock installed at egress gate to street at west yard
May 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of constuction material at west yard
May 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing iron / metal ladder to scuttle at public hall, 4th story
Apr 10, 2023
Open — Invalid certification
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder from extension roof at fire escape
Apr 6, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on gate at west yard
Apr 6, 2023
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 consisting of walls erected reconfigurating entire 2nd story public hall. at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 6, 2023
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 consisting of walls erected diminishing 3rd story public hall and enclosing the rest of public hall with scuttle hatch access at public hall, 4th story
Apr 6, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide under completed permit, egress from extension roof to street as part of secondary means of egress
Apr 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide under completed permit, access to building roof from top story of public hall as part of the primary means of egress
Apr 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): 15918958, 15918961 and 15918951 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.
Apr 6, 2023
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.
Nov 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete stucco over 1st and 3rd windows from north at building west exterior wall , 3rd story
Aug 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and north,south walls at 1st public hall, 2nd story
Sep 19, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq.ft. at ceiling at 1st public hall, 2nd story
Sep 19, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing hand rail from 1st to 2nd story at public hall stairs
Sep 19, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq.ft. at ceiling at 1st public hall, 2nd story original violation 13821134 issued 19-sep-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 19, 2020
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 1, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above 3rd window from south at west in the 5th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 1, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color above 3rd window from south at west in the 5th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 1, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 ..... at public hall, 1st story
Jun 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .... at public hall, 1st story
Jun 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken pane glass at window lower sash at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no light at all stories at public hall
Dec 28, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures to the entire apt in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Dec 1, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 48
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed missing fire escape ladder at rear yard(exp#3) from roof of restaurant to ground level. condition created lack of 2nd means of egress from 2nd fl to 4th floor.
Apr 10, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 9, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Fm masonry walls.side wall is bowing outwards,outer wythe separating from wall.some window frames are separating from finishes.sloping& uneven flrs@2nd,3rd&4thfl.cracked&deteriorated brick @rear wall.remedy owner engage nyspe eval whole struct&submit report of findings to feu no later 6/23/17.obtain perm&start work to temp brace no later 7/7/17
Jun 13, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 14, 1997
Dob violation - active - 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
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls.noted exp3 real wall cracks in masonry finish stucco w/ some loose & missing exp4 wall is leaning outward.remmaintain exterior bldg wall
Jul 13, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls noted exposure(3)rear wall cracks in masonry finish stucco with some loose & missing.exposure(4)wall is leaning outwork pulling and seperations evident in window framing at 1s
May 17, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operator of place of assembly w/o current permit pa # 17/56 remedy obtain permit
Dec 21, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Approved pa plans nto available for inspection pa 17/56 remedy provide approved pa plans
Dec 21, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Place assembly exit lighting does not meet bld code spandards note at front entry door and at rear right side exit sign inoperative remedy repair sign so that sign is
Dec 20, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records from an 5-2 residence to an eating and driveway establishment remedy discontinue illegal use or amend c of o
Jun 30, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit remedy obtain a pa permit
Jun 30, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building/has defect is/ at 3rd floor public hallway, ceiling missing at well hole. exposing 4th floor open rafters & studs of vacant open floor to possible fire spread. note: scuttle ladder
Nov 14, 1997 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Unknown
Operation of pa without a current permit. remedy: obtain a current permit. failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection remedy: make pa approved plans available for inspection.
Jan 23, 1989 · Penalty $35
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 16, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 16, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 22, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 4, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2004 · Apt 2 FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 4,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1831 / 41
- Assessed value
- $159,540
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #390618, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.
Questions about 344 Marcus Garvey Blvd
Who owns 344 Marcus Garvey Blvd?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Polk House LLC.
Does 344 Marcus Garvey Blvd have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 344 Marcus Garvey Blvd 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 344 Marcus Garvey Blvd built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 344 Marcus Garvey Blvd?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.