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1420 Mermaid Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07064-0045Map

Owner of record: Rlm Realty Corp

1420 Mermaid Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 21 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Rlm Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 115 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 30 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
115
DOB violations
37
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
39

What to know

Concern
10 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
30
About 100% of the building's 21 apartments
Up from 27 in 2018

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 · 115

  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Info 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 20, 2025

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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, 2024

    Open — Info 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, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Jul 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jul 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 16, 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

    Open — Info 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 29, 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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 22

    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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 22

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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) east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 22

    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) west wall in the bathroom located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 22

    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

    Open — Info 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

    Nov 7, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 7, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at bulkhead

    Nov 7, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and north wall at bulkhead

    Nov 7, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 7, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 22

    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.

    Mar 8, 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 8, 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 25, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Aug 25, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 25, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from building front to return buzzer at east wall in foyer located at apt 24, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south, west and north walls in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 24, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jul 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 24, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material and household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 24

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor inside south wall cabinet in the 2nd room from north located at apt 24, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall inside south wall cabinet in the 2nd room from north located at apt 24, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 37

  • 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

    Jan 22, 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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 7, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 29, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Partial vacate order due to the conditions observed@exposure#2 west avenue,bk.such as severely displaced masonry wallthe entire parking to be vacated.remedy:vacate entire parking lot at 2911 w 15th street

    Jan 5, 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
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 2, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2020

    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
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner remedy; make site safe/make repairs/replacements forthwith

    Nov 8, 2012

    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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 · 8

  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey vacate order from the commissioner as per 28-207.4. noted: at time of inspection observed vehicles parked in parking lot andthe previous vacate order 35681917x which was also failure to comply w

    Sep 22, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey vacate order from the commissioner's. noted: at time of inspection owner/respondent did not comply with previous issued violation #35685484h issued on 06-04-25. as of today's inspection 09/22/20

    Sep 22, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey vacate order from the commissioner as per 28.207.4. noted at time of inspection observed vehicles parked in parking lot and the previous vacate order 35681917x was also a failure to vacate and v

    Apr 23, 2025 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4.as noted:at the time of inspection i observed vehicles parked on the parking lot.rem:comply with vacate order.

    Nov 13, 2024 · Penalty $4,830

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey vacate order from commissioner as per 28-207.4.note:at time of inspection area that was ordered to vace on vio #010524sr1301ns1 was occupied with parked vehicles.remedy:comply with vacate orders

    Jun 4, 2024 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. as noted: at time of inspection the area that was ordered to vacate was occupied with parked vehicles. remedy: comply with vacate order.

    Mar 21, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o permit.observed @ 3:00pm installation of (2)new 30ton central ac unit removed & replacement of elmt.app b376605 does notcover 30 ton mait.rem:obtain permit.

    Dec 27, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,16,24b,32a,50,50a,b,c,d,e.50-barometer damper no good.50a-missing air gap & blow down piping on backflow.50b-missing check valve after backflow.50c-missing blow down on relief valve.50d-missing shut off val

    Sep 12, 2007

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 24, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 24, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 24, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 22, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 17, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Nov 12, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 12, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 7

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 9, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 1, 2007 · Apt 7

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 1, 2007 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 2, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 25, 2006 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 25, 2006 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 25, 2006 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 25, 2006 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 25, 2006 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 13, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    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
1921
Floors
4
Residential units
21
Building area
26,637 ft²
Lot area
8,300 ft²
Zoning
R7X
Community board
313
Council district
47
Block / lot
7064 / 45
Assessed value
$1,072,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #313149, last renewed Apr 2, 2026.

Questions about 1420 Mermaid Avenue

Who owns 1420 Mermaid Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rlm Realty Corp.

Does 1420 Mermaid Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 115 housing violations at this property.

Is 1420 Mermaid Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 30 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1420 Mermaid Avenue built?

City records list 1921 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1420 Mermaid Avenue?

It has 21 residential units and 22 units in total.

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