1537 74 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11228BBL 3-06202-0063Map
Owner of record: Matiatos Catherine
1537 74 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11228. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Matiatos Catherine. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 29 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 12
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 · 39
- 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 6, 2025
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 29, 2024
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 21, 2023
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 22, 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.
Apr 6, 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.
Nov 17, 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 3, 2016
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 7, 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 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system n/a to cellar , door locked at boiler room
Jan 13, 2012
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 suspending ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 1F
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 suspending ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Sep 15, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Sep 15, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Sep 15, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Sep 15, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls thru out in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 16, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 16, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of houshold items at scuttle ladder at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 16, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2nd sty at public hall
Jun 16, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the 1st and 2nd stys public halls and at public hall stairs
Jun 16, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty slide bolt and chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 16, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical wires ceiling 2 sty rear apt 2r kitchen. located at apt 2r
Jul 13, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty rear apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Jul 13, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front and rear basement.
Jul 13, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition partitions creating 3 rms bthrm & kitchenette bsmt front increasing bldg occupancy to 5 family.
Jul 13, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin handrail east & west cheek front stoop.
Jun 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty rear apt 2r. , section '' ''
May 26, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes cellar front.
Jun 5, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Mar 6, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts.
Mar 6, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.
Mar 6, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty pub hall.
Mar 22, 1984
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 frame missing.
Mar 22, 1984
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Work without a permit.hazardous,full partition walls erected at cellar level creating a furnished bedroom 3pc. bathroom,large kitchen with gas stove/residential sink at front part of cellar.also noted:front ent
Dec 9, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families.noted:class a 1 bedroom apartment built in cellar with 3pc bathroom,large kitchen with gas stove/residential s
Dec 9, 2004 · Penalty $7,000
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
May 8, 2005 · Apt ANON
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 16, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 16, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 16, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 16, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Doors
Aug 16, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close
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- General
Doors
Aug 16, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
Aug 16, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,608 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,650 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 6202 / 63
- Assessed value
- $371,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #365781, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.
Questions about 1537 74 Street
Who owns 1537 74 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Matiatos Catherine.
Does 1537 74 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 1537 74 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 1537 74 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1537 74 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.