Brooklyn · Block 3536 · Lot 54 · 11212

85 Blake Avenue

3 floors · 2 apartments · 2,640 sq ft · built 2003 · class B1 · owner of record: Rambaran, Hemant K

33open violations
$37,500ECB/OATH penalties owed
6HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
313dto Annual property registration

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
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 313 days
Required only if the owner doesn't live there

Open violations

ECB / OATH (9) · $37,500 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jul 9, 2022Construction CLASS - 2
OCCUPANCY CONTARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY COFO AND/OR THE DEPT OF BUILDING RECORDS.PRIVATE DWELLING ILLEGALLY CONVERTED INTO A MULTIPLE DWELLING.PARTITIONS ERECTED CREATING AN ILLEGAL CLASS"A"APARTMENT AT 1ST STORY
#35484145M
Feb 8, 2023
DEFAULT
$6,250
Feb 19, 2019Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O A PERMIT. I OBSERVED IN CELLAR NEW GAS PIPE NEW GAS FITTINGS INSTALED & FRESH SEALANT W/O PERMITS ON FILE. REMEDY: OBTAIN ALL PERMITS. PHOTOS TAKEN.
#35352633R
Jun 3, 2019
DEFAULT
$12,500
Feb 19, 2019Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. I OBSERVED IN THE CELLAR GAS PIPING INSTALLED W/LAMP WICK ALSO LACK SUPPORT ON GAS LINE. ALSO LACK SUPPORT ON WASTE LINE & PIPE IS BACK PITCHED WASTE LINE.
#35352635K
Jun 3, 2019
DEFAULT
$6,250
Feb 19, 2019Plumbing CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO HAVE NEW ON ALTERED PLUMBING SYSTEM TESTED. I OBSERVED CELLAR NEW GAS PIPING & FRESH SEALANT SUPPLYING GAS TO HOT WATER HEATER & FLOORS ABOVE W/O HAVING GAS TESTED. GAS METER OPEN VALVE OPEN. PHOTOS
#35352634Z
Jun 3, 2019
DEFAULT
$12,500
Jun 28, 2014Construction CLASS - 1
FAIL TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIO#35090770XISSUED ON 04/14/14.FOR INSTALLING BATHRM (ELC) W/O A PERMIT.REM:COMPLYW/THE COMM'S ORDER.
#35055644L
Aug 18, 2014
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Apr 14, 2014Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY COFO #301395434F.TWO FAMILY DWELLING OCC AS 3-FAMILY DWELLING.NOTE:1ST FL ONE CAR GARAGE,LAUNDRY,ACCESSORY STORAGE CONVERTED INTO CLASS 'A' APT W/KITCHEN,3-PC BATH W/STALL
#35090769Z
Jun 2, 2014
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Apr 14, 2014Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O PERMIT.NOTE:ON 1ST FL LVL A KITCHEN W/GAS STOVE INSTALLED,ALSO 3-PC BATH(TOILET,SINK,SHOWER,& GARAGE CONVERTED INTO LIVING SPACE CONVERTING THE 1ST FL INTO A CLASS 'A' APT CONTRARY TO COFO #301395434F.
#35090770X
Jun 2, 2014
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Feb 28, 2011Construction CLASS - 2
WORK W/O PERMIT. NOTED GARAGE CONVERTED TO 2-BEDROOM PARTITIONS CREATING TWO 3-PC BATHROOMS. ALL WORK DONE W/O APPROVALS & PERMITS. REM:OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY PERMITS OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION.
#34901384H
Aug 22, 2011
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jan 15, 2009Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERT OF OCCUPANCY IN THAT C/O #301395434F STATE 2 FAM DWELLING UNIT. BLDG USED AS HOMELESS SHELTER WITH BEDS LINED UP AT LIVING/DINING ROOM COMBO ADDITIONAL BED IN BEDR
#34760835L
Aug 31, 2009
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
May 16, 2019FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#01013
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 16, 2019FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#01014
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 16, 2019FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#01015
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 23, 2014FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00412
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 23, 2014FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00413
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 14, 2014CONSTRUCTION
DUE TO FIRE
#CNE03DG
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (5)
IssuedViolationStatus
May 16, 2019AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
May 16, 2019AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
May 16, 2019AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jul 23, 2014AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jul 23, 2014AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (13) · C 6 · B 3 · A 2
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Apr 14, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Feb 27, 2019I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Sep 19, 2022B§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 M.D.LAW-FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE CONVERSION FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCYOct 24, 2022
Sep 19, 2022B§ 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE GAS RANGE AT REAR , 1st STORYOct 24, 2022
Sep 19, 2022B§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS BATHTUB WASHBASIN , SINK, WATER,CLOSET AT REAR , 1st STORYOct 24, 2022
Apr 14, 2022CApt 1 · § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTApr 14, 2022
Mar 13, 2019CApt 2FL · § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 13, 2019
Mar 13, 2019CApt 2FL · § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 13, 2019
Feb 27, 2019CApt 2 · § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORYFeb 26, 2019
Feb 27, 2019AApt 2 · § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL ... IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORYJun 2, 2019
Feb 27, 2019A§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL SYSTEM AT FRONT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING , 1st STORYJun 2, 2019
Feb 27, 2019CApt 2 · § 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES GAS RANGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORYMar 7, 2019
Feb 27, 2019CApt 2 · § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORYFeb 26, 2019

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City records as of Oct 23, 2026, 8:03 AM ET. BBL 3035360054.

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