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597 New Lots Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3040890032 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class2
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE B

A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 81% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 6.7. In ZIP 11207, 62% of residential buildings hold an A and 13% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations20 total — 11 class C (immediately hazardous), 8 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 1997-08-12.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

5 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Water Conservation (1) · Water System (1) · Drinking (1) · Consumer Complaint (1) · Illegal Parking (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1930)
NoSix or more residential units (3)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)FERNANDO GARCIA; NERIDA GARCIA
Managing agentNERIDA GARCIA
Last registered2025-10-06

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$349,000 $157,050
2026$419,000 $188,550
2027$503,000 $226,350

The city's market estimate has risen 44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Nelly's CakesLatin AmericanA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 5 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayVan Siclen Av — 3 · 450 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: New Lots Av / Hendrix St — B15 · 250 ft
Citi BikeLivonia Ave & Schenck Ave · 400 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 013 Roberto Clemente
Middle: J.H.S. 292 Margaret S. Douglas. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

597 New Lots Avenue

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

5 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $98,000 on 1997-04-22 (lender: Greenpoint Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
1997-04-22Mortgage $98,000 — from GARCIA, NERIDA; GARCIA, FERNANDO to GREENPOINT BANK $98,000

Ten-year activity

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2020
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2023
2024
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2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
20172125
20180516
20190134
20200112
20210112
20220213
20231214
20241124
20251618
20260123
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The last 12 months — 4 records

DateRecord
2026-05-02Restaurant inspection: NELLY'S CAKES — grade A
2026-03-25Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-03-13Boiler inspection
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

The full timeline

2026
2026-05-02Restaurant inspection: NELLY'S CAKES — grade A
2026-03-25Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-03-13Boiler inspection
2025
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2025-06-26311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2025-06-26311: Consumer Complaint — Car Wash
2025-06-26311: Drinking — In Public
2025-06-26311: Water System — Hydrant Leaking (WC1)
2025-06-26311: Water Conservation — Illegal Use Of A Hydrant (CIN)
2025-05-06Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-01-06Boiler inspection
2024
2024-09-17Restaurant inspection: NELLY'S CAKES — grade A
2024-08-16Restaurant inspection: NELLY'S CAKES
2024-07-19FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-03-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023
2023-11-30Boiler inspection
2023-04-12Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-03-24HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2023-03-17FDNY inspection (RISK)
2022
2022-11-02Boiler inspection
2022-03-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-03-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021
2021-12-22Boiler inspection
2021-03-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020
2020-11-30Boiler inspection
2020-01-21311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2019
2019-12-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-11-23Boiler inspection
2019-10-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-07-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-10-26Boiler inspection
2018-10-25311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2018-10-19HPD class I: §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
2018-04-25311: Damaged Tree — Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down
2018-04-24311: Damaged Tree — Entire Tree Has Fallen Down
2018-04-17311: Damaged Tree — Entire Tree Has Fallen Down
2017
2017-12-04Boiler inspection
2017-06-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-06-14311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2017-02-24DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
2017-02-17FDNY inspection (RISK)
2015
2015-10-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-03-03DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
2014
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2013
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2012
2012-06-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2011-08-08311: Consumer Complaint — Exchange/Refund/Return
2011-04-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-07-15TL&R — from GARCIA, NERIDA; GARCIA, FERNANDO to GREENPOINT BANK; CAPITAL ONE, N.A.
2010-07-15Mortgage satisfied — from GARCIA, NERIDA; GARCIA, FERNANDO to CAPITAL ONE, N.A.; GREENPOINT BANK
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-04-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-04-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-04-24Permit PL — ISSUED
2006-01-20Job filed: RENOVATE EXISTING STORE TO CREATE BAKERYINSTALL 2 PIECE BATH INCELLAR RE LOCATE AND REPLACE BOILER AND HOTWATER HEATER$15,000
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2003
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2002
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2000
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1998
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1997
1997-10-30HPD class C: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT AND OR PLASTER NORTH AND WEST WALLS F
1997-10-30HPD class C: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT AND OR PLASTER NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS
1997-10-30HPD class C: § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT AND OR PLASTER CEILING KITCHEN 2 STY FRONT
1997-10-30HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES BATHROOM 2 STY FRONT APT 2F. , SE
1997-10-30HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR FRONT WEST ROOM 2 STY FRONT APT 2F. , SECT
1997-10-30HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS LOWER SASH FRONT EAST ROOM 2 STY FRONT APT 2F. , SECTION '' ''
1997-08-12HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND COVER SOUTH WEST ROOM 2 STY SOUTH APT 2F , SECTION '
1997-08-12HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASHBASIN BATHROOM 2 STY SOUTH APT 2F , SECTION '' ''
1997-08-12HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2 STY SOUTH APT 2F , SECTION '
1997-08-12HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES BATHROOM 2 STY SOUTH APT 2F , SECT
1997-08-12HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROV
1997-08-12HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ELECTRICAL CEILING FIXTURE SOUTH WEST ROOM 2STY SOUTH APT 2F , SECTION '' ''
1997-08-12HPD class C: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT DOOR AT SOUTH EAST ROOM 2 STY SOUTH A
1997-08-12HPD class C: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WITH PLASTER NORTH WALL SOUTH WEST RE
1997-08-12HPD class A: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL 2 STY SOUTH APT 2F , SECTION '' ''
1997-08-12HPD class C: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT KITCHEN CEILING 2 STY SOUTH APT 2F MS
1997-08-12HPD class C: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WITH PLASTER NORTH WALL SOUTH WALL CE
1997-08-12HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS LOWER SASH SOUTH EAST ROOM 2 STY SOUTH APT 2F , SECTION '' ''
1997-08-12HPD class C: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WEST WALL CENTER ROOM 2 STY SOUTH APT
1997-08-12HPD class C: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WEST WALL WINDOW SILL AND TRIM SOUTH
1997-04-23Deed — from JABLON, LINDA; JABLON, DAVID to GARCIA, NERIDA; GARCIA, FERNANDO
1997-04-22Mortgage assigned — from GARCIA, NERIDA; GARCIA, FERNANDO to GREENPOINT BANK
1997-04-22Mortgage $98,000 — from GARCIA, NERIDA; GARCIA, FERNANDO to GREENPOINT BANK$98,000
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-08-16DOB violation LL6291:
1989
1989-11-20ECB Non-Hazardous violation: MANUAL RESET DEFECTIVE.
1972
1972-07-13Deed — from JABLON BERNARD to JABLON LINDA; JABLON DAVID; JABLON BERNARD

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