8740 18 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06402-0042Map

Owner of record: Demartino Ragusa, Desiree

8740 18 Avenue is a garage / gas station built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11214. The owner of record is Demartino Ragusa, Desiree. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on April 20, 2004. 23 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 23
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 18
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Concern

3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 20, 2004

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 · 23

BHazardous
Properly secure the loose kitchen sink -2nd sty apt.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window glass - rear room & 2nd room from rear 2nd sty apt.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceilings of bathroom -2nd sty apt.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall 1st sty public hall.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass, lower sash kitchen window --2nd sty. , apt.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls-and ceilings, bathroom and rear west room - 2nd sty. , apt.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak, ceiling of bathroom -2nd sty., apt.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor of bathroom -2nd sty., apt.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall switch, private hall -2nd sty., apt.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of gas range -2nd sty., public hall.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the public halls, all stories.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceilings, public halls -all stories.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches, throughout 2nd sty., apt.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling & walls 2nd sty apt bathroom
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling 2nd sty apt- bathroom.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 2nd sty apt bathroom.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes, carriages - toys & household articles 1st & 2nd sty public hall.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling & walls 1st & 2nd sty public hall.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls of 2nd sty public hall.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub - bathroom 2nd sty apt. 1.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door knobs entrance to building street to vestibule & vestibule to 1st sty public hall.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling bathroom 2nd sty apt. 1.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceiling bathroom 2nd sty apt 1.
Apr 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 18

Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. failure to file a c/c for previously issued ecb nov #34807763r issued on 9.12.09 for failing to maintain bldg in a code-complaint manner
Apr 16, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob note previous violation #3468525n issued on 8/21/08 for illegal roof sign boat at roof dept records indicate hearing status on violat
Apr 13, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
Zr32-657 violation of the zoning resolution advertising sign appx 4'x3' is mounted on roof of premises contrary to zoning resolution zoning district is c2 r5 sign reads auto glass depot rem: discontinue illegal
Feb 25, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cert.of correction.for ecb #34707555y,issued 10/25/2008 for failure to provide firestopping @ ceiling as per bc 712.3.remedy:comply w/the commisioner's ord
Feb 13, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: 1 sty commercial bldg (m & m collision), approx 18' x 80' x 15' has no fire rated ceiling. prior ecb nov
Sep 12, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob. noted: previous violation #34688265p issued on 10.16.08. for construction of 2nd level office w/stair w/o permit. dept
Aug 4, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to file a cert of correction w/dob. note: previous violation of bldg. note: previous violation #34686525n issued on 8/21/08 for zoning non conforming regarding roof
Jun 25, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 3
Occupying contrary to that allowed by the c of o. c of o #226253 states that premises to be legally occupied as automobile (tire) sales & seat cover establishment (including installation) use group #7. at time
May 18, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 714.1. failure to provide required fire rating on structural members or assemblies. at time of inspection observed automobile body repair shop bldg classification group f1, has no fire rating on totally
May 18, 2009 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 2
Illegal use in a commercial district. at time of inspection observed premises located in a r5 zoning district w/a commercial overlay c2-2 local service district is currently being illegally use as an auto body
May 18, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve

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Class - 1
Work w.o permit. at time of insp observed at 1st floor rear of interior the installation & operation of a large auto paint spray booth approx 15'x 20' by 10' in height & the installation of the related ventilat
May 18, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner: no fire stopping (bc 712.3/27-245). noted: 1 story commercial bldg (m&m collision) approx 18' x 80' x 15' high has no fire rated ceiling. exposed joists.
Apr 30, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no file stopping per bc712.3 27-245. noted: 1 story building ( commercial) "m&m collision business approx 18ft x 80ft x 15 ft. has no fire proof ceiling-wo
Oct 25, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: partitions were erected w/a staircase to create a 2nd level office. no jobs filed for work under above address. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Oct 16, 2008
Resolve
Class - 3
Sec.zr36-52 zoning non conforming noted parked 3 passenger vehicles at front of property (partially on public sidewalk area) which is contrary to section 36-52 of zoning resolution (size and location of spaces)
Oct 10, 2008 · Penalty $300
Resolve
Class - 3
Work w/o a permit work noted constructed wood addition (office space) at right side of auto repair shop with installed a/c unit and 2pc bathroom at ground with wood staircase leading up to office space remedy:
Oct 10, 2008 · Penalty $200
Active
Class - 2
Sec. zr 32-657 zoning non-conforming regarding roof signs. note: at time of inspection,at roof level 1(poat) approx 18ft long erected as part of signage for business contrary to zoning regulation zr 32-657.
Aug 21, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Use or installation of plumbing materials or equipment which do not comply with rs-16 hazardous. on 1st flr auto shop installed pvc waste line (not allowed for commercial space). also not installed traps for 2
Apr 30, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Aug 14, 2026	Non-market transfer	Commercial garages	1
Feb 16, 2026	Non-market transfer	Commercial garages	1

Building details

Building type: Garage / gas station (G8)
Year built: 1905
Floors: 1
Residential units: —
Building area: 1,920 ft²
Lot area: 1,933 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 311
Council district: 38
Block / lot: 6402 / 42
Assessed value: $188,550
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 8740 18 Avenue

Who owns 8740 18 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Demartino Ragusa, Desiree.

Does 8740 18 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 8740 18 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 8740 18 Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

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