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1609 Mermaid Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07021-0046Map

Owner of record: Lopez, Lorenzo

1609 Mermaid Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lopez, Lorenzo. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 29 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 29

  • 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
  • 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 10, 2025

    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 27, 2024

    Open — Info 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

    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 21, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    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 10, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Open — Info 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 27, 2017

    Open — Info 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 10, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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 100 watts required

    Dec 27, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at public hall bulkhead, roof

    Aug 14, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at public hall bulkhead, roof

    Aug 14, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 14, 2002

    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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 14, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors .. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 14, 2002

    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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 14, 2002

    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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 14, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to 1 sty apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Mar 11, 1988 · Apt 1R

    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.

    Jul 16, 1985

    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 required.

    Jul 16, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 23, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work,make site safe,contact the dob

    Oct 9, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit; remedy; stop all work at location obtain permit

    Apr 14, 2010

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.observed worders on site completing masory work at exp 1.inside residential space full demo in progress from floors 1-3(aprox 60 % complete)new electric ran throughout building.new light switche

    Apr 13, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Stop all work on gas. gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection & certification by dob. at time of inspection mixteco restaurant live gas tocooking in kitchen. under appl#302282278 from 2007 gas has not been

    Dec 22, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg installation of plumbing materials. in basement there is a use of addition gas valves & unions on gas lines. accessgiven by female inside restaurant. remedy: remove non complying materi

    Dec 22, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Nov 5, 2025Non-market transferRentals - 4-10 unit4

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
4,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
313
Council district
47
Block / lot
7021 / 46
Assessed value
$240,480
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #340845, last renewed Dec 14, 2004.

Questions about 1609 Mermaid Avenue

Who owns 1609 Mermaid Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lopez, Lorenzo.

Does 1609 Mermaid Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 1609 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 1609 Mermaid Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1609 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.