643 Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01898-0065Map
Owner of record: Franklin Myrtle LLC
643 Myrtle Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Franklin Myrtle LLC. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2023. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 60
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 55
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 60
- 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, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper window sash at fire escape window in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 4C
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1B
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlock on gate obstructing egress window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximun allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd private hallway from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Invalid certification
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- BHazardous
§ 62, 187, 231 m/d law and dept. rules and regs. safeguard egress by providing iron guard rails or parapet walls 3 ft 6 in high and extending a minimum of 4 ft 0 in beyond either side of bulkhead/scuttle opening at roof
Sep 14, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 4C
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 15, 2022
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.
Apr 12, 2021
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 - 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 31, 2019
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
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony at 1st fire escape from north at east
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 3, 2019
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 - 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 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Apr 24, 2017
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minumum required, light fixture present
Jan 19, 2016
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts required***
Dec 2, 2009
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation .. 1st riser from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2006 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2004 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty apt 4c. , section '' ''
Oct 26, 1995 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling and woodwork southwest room 4 sty south apt 4c , section '' ''
Jul 26, 1994 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall north window sill & fascia 1st room from kitchen 4 sty south apt 4c dixon 636 8658 er1 3463512. , section '' ''
Dec 13, 1993 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing exterior handle bulkhead door at roof
Dec 13, 1993
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling over northwest room 4 sty south apt 4c er1 2463512. , section '' ''
Dec 13, 1993 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet 2 sty south apt 2b bathroom. located at apt 2b
Dec 13, 1993 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 18
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- 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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - 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 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
As per class 2(b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete voiler insp report as per dob records.submit a current (bo-9) report.
Mar 22, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances:between 1st flr & 2nd flr @ the s/w corner,masonry vener stucco approx 6' l x 18" wide dislodged & fell to sidewalk.@s/e corner section of masonry vener stucco
Jul 9, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 5, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 7, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Heating
Heat related
Aug 7, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2008 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Windows
Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 14, 2007 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 16, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2006 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2005 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Radiator
Mar 7, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,069 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1898 / 65
- Assessed value
- $1,006,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #306393, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.
Questions about 643 Myrtle Avenue
Who owns 643 Myrtle Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Franklin Myrtle LLC.
Does 643 Myrtle Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.
Is 643 Myrtle Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 643 Myrtle Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 643 Myrtle Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.