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1607 Mermaid Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07021-0045Map

Owner of record: Aug Brook 1 LLC

1607 Mermaid Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Aug Brook 1 LLC. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 60

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Feb 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sloping stairs pulling away from stringer leading to bulkhead door at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at west wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing

    Feb 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk., 1st story

    Feb 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Feb 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at all stories at public hall

    Feb 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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

    Feb 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Feb 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door missing at vestibule , 1st story

    Feb 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Feb 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 11, 2024

    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 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    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 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock on door to room leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wire mesh below skylight at, ceiling to roof bulkhead ,stair public hall , at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges ,at door to roof bulkhead, at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at, ceiling to, roof bulkhead, at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked , spalled , and deteriorated mortar at balcony's ceiling , at front areaway, 2nd story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked parapet wall with missing bricks and deteriorated mortar at joints , at front areaway, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, at entrance door, at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster, at east wall, at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing wood doors and frames with the storage of construction materials at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked, loose, plaster ceiling at porch at front areaway, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 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 12, 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.

    Apr 12, 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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 27, 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.

    Oct 13, 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 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 west at north

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • Construction other optional

    Ftc w/commissioner's order control#348111 vio#030526pi31302sb dated 3/5/26 requiring owner to provide a corrective action plan by 4/5/26 as of 4/6/26 the req'd cap was not rec'd. immed comply w/commissioners order control#348111 vio#030526pi31302sb

    Apr 6, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Corrective action plan req'd-obavd haz conditions at exp1 such as dislodged bricks at entryway columns,cracks at parapet wall,severly spalling/cracks at underside of both balconies 2nd&3rd flrs. at exp4 cracked and spalling stucco. owner to immed retain design prof to eval entire bldg & to submit a corrective action plan

    Mar 5, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    At time of inspection observed underneath 3rd floor balcony in state of disrepair . missing pieces of concrete and rest of concrete in danger to future collapse.

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 11, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Mar 30, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 30, 1992

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 30, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 30, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts; failure to comply with commissioner's order. the respondent failed to comply with our second dob notice of violation, issued on april 10th, 2026 at 09:58 am, as stated within control #348494 and

    May 20, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.observed hazardous conditions on the building,(subject is a 3 story vacant/locked,semi attached at exposure 2 located on an interior lot).at exposure 1 ob

    Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner. observed during inspection building occupant on 2nd floor was using balcony to allow dog outside. balconies at 2nd and 3rd floor were vacated under complain

    Jul 10, 2025 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner; observed balcony at exp 1 in state of disrepair. loose bricks separating from masonry pillars. concrete missing from balcony exposing steel i beams. balcon

    Jul 10, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed underneath 3rd floor balcony in state of disrepair . missing pieces of concrete and rest of concrete in danger to future collapse. no interior access at time of inspection. vacate

    Oct 4, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35475526l issued on 08/17/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. w.w.p. rear extention. remedy: comply w/comm's orde

    Nov 16, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35475526l issued on 08/17/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissi

    Sep 14, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35475526l issued 08/17/20 and to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permit at apt 1c re

    Jul 20, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35475526l issued8/17/20 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    May 18, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35475526l issued8/17/20&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/o permit.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Apr 6, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Work without permit.noted:apt 1c at rear with illegal wooden 1 story extension approx 20 in length x 12 width.framing with wood studs,plywood new electric.work in progress,75% complete pictures taken.rem:stop a

    Aug 17, 2020 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Outside building

    Porch/balcony

    Jan 25, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Jan 25, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 13, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 13, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 3

    Open
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    Open
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,660 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
313
Council district
47
Block / lot
7021 / 45
Assessed value
$246,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #367672, last renewed Sep 12, 2024.

Questions about 1607 Mermaid Avenue

Who owns 1607 Mermaid Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Aug Brook 1 LLC.

Does 1607 Mermaid Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 1607 Mermaid 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 1607 Mermaid Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1607 Mermaid Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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