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1604 Mermaid Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07062-0011Map

Owner of record: Mermaid Real Estate Group LLC

1604 Mermaid Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Mermaid Real Estate Group LLC. HPD has recorded 112 housing violations here, most recently on March 10, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
112
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
81

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 10, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
13
About 93% of the building's 14 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 · 112

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at 1st public hall from north at west, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door leading to a west rear yard. at 1st public hall from north at west, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance in the entrance located at apt 4k, 4th story

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 4K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door at west leading to rear yard. at 1st public hall from north at west, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at leading to the west court at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 15, 2025

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of garbage on balcony at the north stack at fire escape, 3rd story

    Dec 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at lower window sash, east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to cellar at boiler room

    Dec 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to fire escape window in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 3H

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead

    Jul 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at hot water fixture in the kitchen located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash at south window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at window lower sash in the bathroom located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door , in the entrance located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at entrance of boiler room at basement

    Apr 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit in the kitchen located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box [ missing notice ] at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of awning blocking ladder at north at fire escape

    Mar 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit at fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door preventing entrance to fire escape room in the 4th room from north located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

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

    Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink cabilet in the kitchen located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plastic awning obstructing fire escape drop ladder from safet landing, east stack at south exterior wall at fire escape

    Jun 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

  • 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 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application #340633327 on 10/14/21 due to applicant withdrawal

    Oct 14, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application #340633327 on 10/14/21 due to applicant withdrawal

    Oct 14, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 23, 2019

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 · 9

  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order: as noted, at time of pswo # 35407743n rescind inspection all interior renovations at the 1st floor commercial space was observed entirely complete

    Sep 13, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit.failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained insummons/violation#35407743n issued on 7/31/18 & to file certificate ofcorrection pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/ commissioner's o

    Dec 7, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35407743n issued on 07/31/18 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102.01. work w/o permit at floor to ceiling. installed 2x2

    Aug 17, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35407743n issued on 07/31/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for: work without a pe

    Jul 30, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Flue ell is defective-front flame sight glass is defective-oil shutoff valve is missing from top of oil tank-antisyphon valve is incorrect-heatimer is defective-safety valve on natco hw boiler is leaking-storag

    Mar 12, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Natco boiler with 2012 date stamp and 250,000btu's is installed without dob permit, obtain all permits; obtain permit and signoff and submit the certificate of correction

    Mar 12, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3314.8 missing/inadequate guardrail system/debris netting. at time of inspection, responding to complaint#3666101, observed sidewalk shedand pipe scaffold installed on if and being used to perform facade rep

    Oct 23, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.noted:new partition walls erected from floor to ceiling w/2x2 metal studs & sheet rocked.ceiling framed thru-out new wasteline & water supply lines.only permit posted is electrical.work 40% co

    Jul 31, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    49a/49b - 49 draftstat missing 49b new relief value on hot water coil - peerless oil fired steam boilder.

    Aug 28, 2000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Open
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 4M

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 4M

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 11, 2019 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2019 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2019 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2018 · Apt 4K

    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
14
Building area
13,253 ft²
Lot area
3,875 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
313
Council district
47
Block / lot
7062 / 11
Assessed value
$561,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310775, last renewed Dec 9, 2025.

Questions about 1604 Mermaid Avenue

Who owns 1604 Mermaid Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mermaid Real Estate Group LLC.

Does 1604 Mermaid Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 112 housing violations at this property.

Is 1604 Mermaid Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 93% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1604 Mermaid Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1604 Mermaid Avenue?

It has 14 residential units and 16 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.