1720 Mermaid Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07061-0004Map
Owner of record: Bhn Mermaid LLC
1720 Mermaid Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bhn Mermaid LLC. HPD has recorded 143 housing violations here, most recently on January 10, 2025. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 143
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 148
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 143
- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door (fire escape window) in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around perimeter of bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building hinge , 1st story
Jan 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass window pane broken at upper window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water 146 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable door preventing free egress to fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - 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 21, 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.
Mar 24, 2023
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.
Nov 10, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at the east side of the building
Dec 16, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rain gutter at southside of the roof
Dec 16, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats yard at east , 1st story
Dec 16, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose wires at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2021 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2021 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2021 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Aug 19, 2021
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Apr 12, 2021
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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall stairs
Dec 12, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bricks and mortar at exterior east wall and west wall at rear court of building , 4th story
Jun 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stringer at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jun 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide wire meshed glass at the skylight at bulk head to roof at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jun 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east wall at the intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at the intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at all walls and ceiling at the bulk head to roof at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jun 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at the bulk head to roof at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jun 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents / rats at the east yard
Jun 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated mortise lock and door knob assembly at north and south bulkhead doors at public hall
Feb 6, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Jan 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panel at lower sash at 1st window from east at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 28
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 24, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 12, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 14, 1994
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
5b,6a,15,16,34b,38,50,50a,50b,50c,50d. as per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob recordssubmit a current b09 report, correct all violating conditions and subm
May 16, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior parapet wall has step cracks missing mortar prior ecb 35033248m. remedy: maintain exterior.
Jan 29, 2014 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior parapet wall has step cracks missing mortar and cement. prior ecb #35028417h.
Nov 14, 2013 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances: noted: at front of bldg,parapet wall has step cracks,missing mortar & cement portion of facade falling onto public walkway. prior ecb #35025229r.
Sep 12, 2013 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior wall defect noted at exposure 1 parapet wall has step cracks,missing motar & cement portion of facade fallen onto public walkway. remedy: immediately make safe,install sidewalk
Jul 3, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt F2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt F2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt F2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt F2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 6
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 6,560 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 313
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 7061 / 4
- Assessed value
- $364,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310278, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.
Questions about 1720 Mermaid Avenue
Who owns 1720 Mermaid Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bhn Mermaid LLC.
Does 1720 Mermaid Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 143 housing violations at this property.
Is 1720 Mermaid Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 43% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1720 Mermaid Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1720 Mermaid Avenue?
It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.