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8520 Avenue B

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07908-0042Map

Owner of record: Hermina Velvet

8520 Avenue B is a two-family home built in 1950 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Hermina Velvet. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on July 6, 2026. 21 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 6, 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 · 22

  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles. in the foyer located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    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.

    Jun 15, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, south wall, north wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall, north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over door frame leading to rear yard in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    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 closet from east at south wall door frame in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted having removed garage door and constructed a brick wall with 1 window at front of building. remedy : obtain permit if feasible, are restore premises to prior legal condition

    Apr 15, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1950
Floors
1
Residential units
2
Building area
1,748 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
317
Council district
42
Block / lot
7908 / 42
Assessed value
$42,600
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 8520 Avenue B

Who owns 8520 Avenue B?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hermina Velvet.

Does 8520 Avenue B have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 8520 Avenue B 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 8520 Avenue B built?

City records list 1950 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 8520 Avenue B?

It has 2 residential units.

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