1638 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05140-0020Map
Owner of record: Michelle Severe Merisier
1638 Nostrand Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1919 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Michelle Severe Merisier. HPD has recorded 98 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 98
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 50
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 · 98
- 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.
May 5, 2026
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.
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Jun 10, 2025
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 11, 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.
Mar 24, 2023
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.
Nov 10, 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.
Mar 1, 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.
Mar 1, 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 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
Open — Nov sent out
Show 40 more ↓
- 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 - 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 19, 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 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escape at building front
Mar 22, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure front rail at fire escape 3sty. balcony at building front
Mar 22, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 1st up at building front at fire escape 2nd sty balcony
Mar 22, 2017
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 , light fixture present
Mar 10, 2016
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 13, 2015
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Aug 6, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Aug 6, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 -
Aug 6, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Aug 6, 2015
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 suspended ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 south at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall, 2nd riser from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, east wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at ceiling, total fifteen square feet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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) baseboard at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 suspended ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st riser from south at west wall, 2nd riser from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, east wall, north wall, west wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 suspended ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 suspended ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling, west wall in the kitchenette located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 15
- 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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 - 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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active
Show 5 more ↓
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - 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 - active
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
B4b/24b/35/39/10a/32a/38/40/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f/50g/50h/.50a-no check valve between backflow & boiler.50b-excessive soot in boiler room 50c-no thermostatic mixing valve.50d-jacket rotted.50e-no valve before
Sep 25, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Outside building
Pavement
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1919
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 3,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5140 / 20
- Assessed value
- $346,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #364689, last renewed Nov 19, 2024.
Questions about 1638 Nostrand Avenue
Who owns 1638 Nostrand Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Michelle Severe Merisier.
Does 1638 Nostrand Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 98 housing violations at this property.
Is 1638 Nostrand 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 1638 Nostrand Avenue built?
City records list 1919 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1638 Nostrand Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.