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173 Covert Street

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03417-0049Map

Owner of record: Mike Mercado

173 Covert Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mike Mercado. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 53

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 7, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 8, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 4, 2016

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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

    Feb 26, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retard all walls at cockloft to roof

    Jul 29, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retard walls and ceiling 3 sty public hall

    Jul 29, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light bulb at fixture 2 sty public hall

    Jul 29, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing balusters staircase 1st to 2nd sty public hall er1

    Jul 29, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retard ceiling cellar thru out

    Jul 29, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cinder block wall at east boiler room at cellar er1

    Jul 29, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 3 sty public hall

    Jul 29, 1998

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity supply entrance 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jan 26, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity entrance of building.

    Jan 17, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Jan 17, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Sep 23, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt 3 fernandez. , section '' ''

    Sep 23, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 drop ceiling installed 2 sty apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3

    Nov 19, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 178, 217 m/d law make effective the light and ventilation of skylight by removing from beneath same the domelight located in ceiling roof over 2 sty public hall.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasps & staples scuttle cover over 2 sty public hall roof.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 19, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls & ceilings 2 sty apt 3 front southeast room fernandez no phone. located at apt 3

    Nov 19, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 2 sty apt 3 front room. located at apt 3

    Nov 19, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires ceiling 2 sty apt 3 front room. located at apt 3

    Nov 19, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys rear.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys all parts rear fire escape.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes front 1st and 2nd sty.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination pub hall all stys.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color kitchen ceiling 1 sty apt.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters basement sty to 1 sty pub hall.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 frame missing.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,565 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3417 / 49
Assessed value
$83,820
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #368632, last renewed Mar 21, 2017.

Questions about 173 Covert Street

Who owns 173 Covert Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mike Mercado.

Does 173 Covert Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 173 Covert Street 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 173 Covert Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 173 Covert Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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