3815 Cypress Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-06960-0045Map
Owner of record: Sorvino, Peter S
3815 Cypress Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Sorvino, Peter S. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 63
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 · 51
- 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 4, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of roof obstructing egress to street at west yard at fire escape
Aug 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 roof obstructing egress to street at west yard at fire escape
Aug 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Aug 8, 2024
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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door at west (hinge) at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of airconditioner preventing egress to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 3R
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) ceiling, 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze enamel paint at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3FL
Open — Certification postponment granted - 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 22, 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 24, 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 8, 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.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storm damage resulting in the loss of essential services and restore premises to habitability.
Dec 4, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose knob at closet door , at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose knob at door in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots and household items at 3rd story balcony , west fire escapes
Aug 18, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at south, west, and north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at door , east wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... baseboard at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knobs in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door to terrace in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 11, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 11, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
No certificate of correction on file for class 1 violation 39121535k issued on 8/11/24 for fire escape dropdown ladder being obstructed by garage roof. fire escape has been altered under job number b01106169-i1
Jul 7, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Obstructed egress: at exposure 2 the fire escape ladder is blocked by the garage roof at time of inspection, remove obstruction
Aug 11, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 1, 2024 · Apt 3FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 1, 2024 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 1, 2024 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 17, 2023 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Fire-escape
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Locks
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 15, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
May 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
May 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
May 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
May 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Locks
May 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
May 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
May 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
May 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
May 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
May 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
May 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 9, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 9, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Apr 9, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 9, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 9, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Apr 9, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,050 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-1
- Community board
- 313
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 6960 / 45
- Assessed value
- $252,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312828, last renewed Dec 9, 2025.
Questions about 3815 Cypress Avenue
Who owns 3815 Cypress Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sorvino, Peter S.
Does 3815 Cypress Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 3815 Cypress 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 3815 Cypress Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 3815 Cypress Avenue?
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.