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1608 Mermaid Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07062-0010Map

Owner of record: Bhnwn Mermaid LLC

1608 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 Bhnwn Mermaid LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2023. 14 of the 30 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 21, 2023

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 29% of the building's 7 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 30

  • 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
  • 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
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at lobby, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 lobby, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at lobby, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 lobby, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2019

    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. at lobby, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at lobby, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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

    Apr 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 3R

    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 = 2; wg to replace = 1; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 3R

    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, 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.

    Nov 10, 2016

    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

    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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Jan 1, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 18

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 24, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • 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 $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain noted at entry hall floors uneven. cracks evident.at first floor rear apartment (1) plaster walls cracked,loose and missing throughout entire floors uneven and sagging in bathroom and throug

    Jan 30, 2014 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 17, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jun 4, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 27, 2004 · 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 / 10
Assessed value
$435,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #330093, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.

Questions about 1608 Mermaid Avenue

Who owns 1608 Mermaid Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bhnwn Mermaid LLC.

Does 1608 Mermaid Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 1608 Mermaid Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 29% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1608 Mermaid Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1608 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.