85 Blake Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03536-0054Map
Owner of record: Rambaran, Hemant K
85 Blake Avenue is a two-family home built in 2003 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rambaran, Hemant K. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on September 9, 2022. 13 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 25
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 · 14
- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections bathtub washbasin , sink, water,closet at rear , 1st story
Sep 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at rear , 1st story
Sep 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Sep 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 14, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 13, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas to range in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 2FL
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.
Feb 27, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell system at front entrance to building , 1st story
Feb 25, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story
Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Due to fire
Apr 14, 2014
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 2
Occupancy contary to that allowed by cofo and/or the dept of building records.private dwelling illegally converted into a multiple dwelling.partitions erected creating an illegal class"a"apartment at 1st story
Jul 9, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to have new on altered plumbing system tested. i observed cellar new gas piping & fresh sealant supplying gas to hot water heater & floors above w/o having gas tested. gas meter open valve open. photos
Feb 19, 2019 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. i observed in the cellar gas piping installed w/lamp wick also lack support on gas line. also lack support on waste line & pipe is back pitched waste line.
Feb 19, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. i observed in cellar new gas pipe new gas fittings instaled & fresh sealant w/o permits on file. remedy: obtain all permits. photos taken.
Feb 19, 2019 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35055644l issued on 6/28/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Feb 6, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35055644l issued on 6/28/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Dec 17, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of vio#35090770xissued on 04/14/14.for installing bathrm (elc) w/o a permit.rem:complyw/the comm's order.
Jun 28, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit.note:on 1st fl lvl a kitchen w/gas stove installed,also 3-pc bath(toilet,sink,shower,& garage converted into living space converting the 1st fl into a class 'a' apt contrary to cofo #301395434f.
Apr 14, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo #301395434f.two family dwelling occ as 3-family dwelling.note:1st fl one car garage,laundry,accessory storage converted into class 'a' apt w/kitchen,3-pc bath w/stall
Apr 14, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted garage converted to 2-bedroom partitions creating two 3-pc bathrooms. all work done w/o approvals & permits. rem:obtain all necessary permits or restore to prior legal condition.
Feb 28, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Active
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- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy in that c/o #301395434f state 2 fam dwelling unit. bldg used as homeless shelter with beds lined up at living/dining room combo additional bed in bedr
Jan 15, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain const fence at front and side of parking has largeaccesible gaps and is not 8 ft on a number of sections. remedy:mainatin construction fence.
Feb 12, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Faliure to maintain adequate house keeping piles of construction debris noted on property. remedy:mainatin adequate house keeping.
Feb 12, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations public sidewalk section undermined and missing due to excavation at front of property, remedy:safeguard public and property.
Feb 12, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit expired noted in that the job site fence erectedat the front & east side of lot under permit #301395434 expired on 12 /31/04 remedy:renew job site fence permit forthwith
Jan 19, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
No job site fence excavated front yard and installed sewage tank and the dirt along with masonry debris from same location is stored apartments 6 feet high of front yard and same debris now encroaching unto ad
Oct 29, 2004 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain noted the leader located at front east corner of building not connected to a storm drain and also encroaching into the adjacent building front yard contrary to local law /03/89 remedy:mainta
Oct 29, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2019 · Apt FLOOR2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 8, 2019 · Apt FLOOR2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 19, 2009 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 29, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 2003
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,640 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3536 / 54
- Assessed value
- $57,420
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 85 Blake Avenue
Who owns 85 Blake Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rambaran, Hemant K.
Does 85 Blake Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 85 Blake 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 85 Blake Avenue built?
City records list 2003 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 85 Blake Avenue?
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.