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1614 Mermaid Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07062-0007Map

Owner of record: Tower 1614 Realty LLC

1614 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 Tower 1614 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 99 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
99
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
141

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 99

  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical christmas decorations at building front at fire escape, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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 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

    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

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, west and south walls at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall, west and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall and south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rrtardant material at ceiling and west wall and south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at electrical light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at bulkhead , 4th story

    Jul 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material and all walls at bulkhead , 4th story

    Jul 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tree blocking fire escape at rear yard at fire escape

    Jul 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood riser 2nd from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jul 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at west yard

    Jul 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at west leading to yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Sep 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall, intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west and east walls in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, west and east walls in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes electrical wired lights on 2nd story balcony at building front fire escape.

    Sep 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 5

    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, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving building west yard

    Feb 17, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor covering at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire resistant plaster at the ceilings and all walls ...all public hallways

    Feb 17, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the window frames at public hall stairs

    Feb 17, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all the ceilings and all the walls...all public hallways

    Feb 17, 2017

    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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof center.

    Jul 27, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide wire screen below skylight at bulkhead to roof.

    Jul 27, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 21

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    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 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
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
  • 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 - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    B265 as per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boil er inspection report as per dob records.

    May 16, 2016 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt APT2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 30, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 7R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 7R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 7R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
6,800 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
313
Council district
47
Block / lot
7062 / 7
Assessed value
$435,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #320310, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 1614 Mermaid Avenue

Who owns 1614 Mermaid Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tower 1614 Realty LLC.

Does 1614 Mermaid Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 99 housing violations at this property.

Is 1614 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 1614 Mermaid Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1614 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.