597 Flushing Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-02264-0045Map
Owner of record: Targem Realty LLC
597 Flushing Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Targem Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on March 22, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 60
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 126
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 60
- 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 22, 2023
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 4, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Apr 8, 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 8, 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 30, 2019
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 17, 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 22, 2017
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 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 9, 2015
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.
Feb 20, 2015
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)
Oct 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - 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 minimum required
Dec 18, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at entrance to cellar
Aug 18, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew of about 1o sq ft at the west wall. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
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 window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing front fire escape hook at fire escape, 2nd story
Mar 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing front fire escape slide ladder shoe at fire escape, 2nd story
Mar 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sloping wood floors so as to make them plumb in the private hall and rooms north 2 and north 3 at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, south wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sloping ceramic tiled floor so as to make plumb in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden south doorframe offst #2 so as to make it plumb in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
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) north wall, east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden door frame so as to make plumb in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sloping ceramic tiled floor in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulk head at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 4, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrnace door.
Nov 4, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at front fire escape
May 10, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Apr 30, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder , fire escape at building front
Nov 1, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. at front areaway
Aug 17, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at at boiler room, cellar
Jun 15, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures cooking range in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and west walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 11, 2004 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 11, 2004 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 11, 2004 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 11, 2004 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grouting around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 11, 2004 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated installed entrance door to building . at public hall
May 11, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Jan 25, 2004 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated installed entrance door to building
Jan 25, 2004
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 31
- 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 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 - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 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 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
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - active - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Oct 12, 2010
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain: destablized bldg, out of plumb approx. 10; leanin g against adjacent bldg. unstable stairs & structural members; collaps ed walls & ceilings & brickwork, fire and water damage
Oct 4, 2010
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
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - 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 - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Mar 16, 1999
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
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 · 17
- Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler insp as per dob records submit a current initial insp report.
Mar 20, 2018 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building. noted: building is out of plumbing approx 10" & leaning against adjacent bldg interior structural members unstable. floors are sunken & sagging walls & ceilings are perforated &
Oct 4, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.3 story structure has shifted by approx 6"-8"past vertical alignment.remedy:maintain bldg & make it safe for occup ancy.
May 18, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.note:3 story structure has shifted to west side approx 6"-8"past vertical alignment(photo).remedy:1 maintain building & make safe.2 provide engineers stability report to boro office or
Dec 19, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg bldg has shifted approx 3" from ground level to 3rd fl @ east note:space between bldgs (adjoining) have been filledwith a concrete fill space crack has redeveloped in this area.
Aug 15, 2006 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Hazardous
And ure to maintain d building is leaning (shifted) aprox. 3"from ground floor to 3rd floor. evident from space adj bldg at east. note- space adj bldg at east. note. space between bldgs have been filled with a
Apr 6, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect noted (1) bldg is leaning (shifted) =3'from ground floor to 3rd floor evident from space between adj bldg at east. inside at 3rd floor door jambs are racked also at 2nd and 1st floor
Nov 3, 2005 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Hazardous
Use of illegal hardware. at ground fl exit (egress) at front a turn type door knob that when turned will not open the door. a small lever on top of hardware must be turned numerous times to gain exit outside of
Nov 3, 2005 · Penalty $180
Active - Hazardous
Noted : (1) along front elevation, east end building separation hard joint has cracked & separated ( wedge shape) indicating story drift approx 3" to the west at the upper story. (2) 3rd floor east side apt. in
Jun 22, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. note.vertical crack at front of bldg. approx.1/4" wide from grade to approx. 3" wide at parapet wall in which interior apartments floors are sagging.remedy:maintain bldg. forthwith & p
Feb 25, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.note.at rear of building entire rear yard is paved with concrete approx 16'x 25' (loose) without drain,a plywood structure approx 12'h x 16'l x 12'w also erected at rear with a large walk in
Feb 18, 2005 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. noted on 3rd fl a section of the ceiling approx 4'x4' has came down creating a hole that exposes the roof. cracks & water have been created on the n. & w. walls there are also cracks i
Aug 5, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted: there is a large crack on the east side of the bldg wall the faces the street it is approx 8' to 10' long & approx 1" to 2" wide remedy: repair defect
Aug 5, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: at interior building first floor (south) mejor renovation in progress, demolition partitions, remove electrical cure, remove all floor and ceiling, erected new partitions and
Feb 25, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. work noted: at the rear wall building (exterior) at second and thrind floor approx. 4'x4' area wall building. at first floor (exterior wall rear bldg) siding pull bwa
Feb 25, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor: total obstruction work noted: at interior building first floor (south) public hallway total obstruction: pice wood bike 4, mattress, garage piece metal. remedy: remove obstruction.m
Feb 25, 2003 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintan building. hazardous work noted: at interior building second floor (south) stain case step and rail loose. at third floor hand rail loose. at second floor apartment 2l long kitchen area crack
Feb 25, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 18, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Aug 9, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 9, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 9, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 4, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 4, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 4, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jul 26, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 22, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 17, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Mar 17, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Fire-escape
Mar 17, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 17, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 28, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 22, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 4, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 16, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
May 16, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
May 16, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
May 16, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
May 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
May 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
May 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Apr 26, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 26, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 10, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,350 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2264 / 45
- Assessed value
- $424,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #343985, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 597 Flushing Avenue
Who owns 597 Flushing Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Targem Realty LLC.
Does 597 Flushing Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.
Is 597 Flushing 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.
When was 597 Flushing Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 597 Flushing Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.