1718 Mermaid Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07061-0005Map
Owner of record: Rodriguez, Carlos M
1718 Mermaid Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Rodriguez, Carlos M. HPD has recorded 165 housing violations here, most recently on August 13, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 165
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 143
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 165
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lighting fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective counter ballance.lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak a north wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at west leading to the rear yard at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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 27, 2024
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 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling apprx 1 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16586949 issued 12-jan-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling apprx 1 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at top of east window recess in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding h0t water exeeds the maximum allowable operating temperature of 130f in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lintel above 1st window from east at facadeat north , 4th story
Dec 8, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all balconies at north at fire escape
Dec 8, 2023
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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags at public hall, 1st story
Oct 8, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective regrout bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 12
- Construction other optional
Ftc w/commissioner's order control#348074 vio#031926pi31301hz dated 03/19/26 requiring owner to provide a corrective action plan by 04/19/26. as of 05/15/26 the req'd cap was not rec'd. immed comply with commissioner's order control#348074 vio#031926pi31301hz
May 15, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd @ exp1 front side of blg various locations of disrepair & risk of collapse. broken bricks&dislodged stone plus deteriorated lintels around windows. mortar cracks @ left side of bldg. owner to immed retain reg design prof in good standing w/dob&nysed to eval entire bldg&submit a corrective action plan
Mar 19, 2026
Dob violation - active - 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 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 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 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit noted:first floor renovation in progress with drop ceiling,high hats,fluerscent lights,and plumbing lines run for bathroom and stove fixtures,also partitions erected remedy:stop all work-obtain permits
Apr 5, 2007
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
Show 2 more ↓
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order dob-ftc #051526pi31305sb and control #370489 dated 05/15/2026. no compliance on file for corrective action plan. remedy: comply with the commissioner's order.
Jun 26, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Bc 3314.4.4.12 at the time of my inspection, i observed sidewalk shed in place at exposure #1 with supported pipe scaffold on top, adjacent to power line approximately 2 feet away and was not insulated, failure
Jun 8, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1930
- 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 / 5
- Assessed value
- $364,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #313236, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 1718 Mermaid Avenue
Who owns 1718 Mermaid Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rodriguez, Carlos M.
Does 1718 Mermaid Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 165 housing violations at this property.
Is 1718 Mermaid Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1718 Mermaid Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1718 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.