Queens · Block 3682 · Lot 44 · 11385

68-15 Myrtle Avenue

3 floors · 2 apartments · 4,444 sq ft · built 1910 · class S2 · owner of record: Balawi, Adel Ahmed

10open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
1156dto Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 60 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Annual property registration Check
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 304 days
Required only if the owner doesn't live there
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 5 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1156 days
Next cycle year 2029
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-07-27 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (6)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Apr 19, 2011Construction CLASS - 2
WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS. JOB #410069027/A2 DATED 3.18.08 OF WHICH PERMIT EXPIRED12.06.08. NOTED: 1) AT REAR FOUND A WALK-IN FREEZER (APPROX 12' X 12')
#34884842Y
Aug 9, 2011
IN VIOLATION
$0
Apr 19, 2011Construction CLASS - 3
WORK W/O PERMIT. JOB #410069027 SHOWS A NEW SINK ON THE WORK COUNTER. THE NEW SINK IS INSTALLED, NO PLUMBING PERMIT ISSUED. REMEDY: OBTAIN PLUMBING PERMIT OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION.
#34884843X
Aug 9, 2011
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jan 13, 2010Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO POST PERMIT. NOTED: NO PERMIT POSTED FOR APP #410069027. REMEDY: POST PERMIT.
#34820904H
May 10, 2016
IN VIOLATION
$0
Oct 8, 2009Construction CLASS - 2
XAIL TO POST PERMIT FOR WORK AT PREMISES. NOTED: PREMISES UNDER JOB 410069027 W.O PERMIT POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. JOB IS SIGNED OFF. REMEDY: POST PERMIT.
#34800939J
May 10, 2016
ADMIT/IN-VIO
$0
May 20, 2008Unknown Non-Hazardous
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER TO CORRECT THE CONDITION IN NOV #34621829P. NOTED STREET LEVEL STORE REAR INSTALLED WATER &WASTE LINES FOR A 3 PC BATH (SINK, TOILET, SHOWER). NEW ACOUSTICAL
#34646797K
Jul 15, 2008
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Dec 3, 2007Construction Hazardous
WORK W/O A PERMIT HAZARDOUS AT 1ST FL AT REAR PLUMBING FOR A 3PC BATHROOM TOILET SINK SHOWER WAS INSTALLED AND A NEW ACOUSTICAL CEILING WAS INSTALLED THROUGHOUT 1ST FL. REMEDY: STOP ALL WORK MAKE SITE SAFE
#34621829P
May 10, 2016
ADMIT/IN-VIO
$0
DOB (3)
IssuedViolationStatus
Feb 24, 2017LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
#15800
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 24, 2009CONSTRUCTION

#0501XZ
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 20, 2008CONSTRUCTION

#STF05SC
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Feb 24, 2017Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
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HPD (0)

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City records as of Nov 1, 2026, 9:05 AM ET. BBL 4036820044.

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