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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 2025

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 · 39

  • 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 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 6, 2025

    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.

    Nov 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 6, 2021

    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.

    Nov 17, 2017

    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.

    Nov 3, 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 7, 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 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system n/a to cellar , door locked at boiler room

    Jan 13, 2012

    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 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
  • 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 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of houshold items at scuttle ladder at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 16, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin handrail east & west cheek front stoop.

    Jun 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes cellar front.

    Jun 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    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

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

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.