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79 Hudson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00044-0023Map

Owner of record: Chalmers Clark

79 Hudson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1855 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chalmers Clark. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 34 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

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 · 38

  • 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 18, 2025

    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.

    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 25, 2024

    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.

    Apr 10, 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 17, 2023

    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 23, 2023

    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 4, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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 9, 2021

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    May 17, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder 2 fire escape front.

    Jan 25, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood cornice bldg front 1 sty roof.

    Jan 25, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical wall light fixture front entrance to bldg yard.

    Jan 25, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective cement sills 3 sty windows front.

    Jan 25, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extension wires in pub hall all stys.

    Jul 12, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys pub halls.

    Jul 12, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting cellar thru out.

    Jul 12, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of pub hall 3 sty household articles etc.

    Jul 12, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell system vestibule to 2 sty front apt.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective window frame south room 2 sty rear apt.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective clg light fixture bathroom & south room 2 sty rear apt.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor north & south rooms 2 sty rear apt.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout around bathtub bathroom 2 sty rear apt.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls north room 2 sty rear apt.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell system vestibule 2 sty rear apt.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood tread 3 up 3 to 4 sty pub hall stairs.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg & walls all rooms 2 sty front apt.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code make safe by properly repairing the structural defect burned & charred roof beams 1 to 6 from front wall.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing partitions all rooms 4 sty due to fire.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor front north room 2 sty front apt.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective window sash front south room 2 sty front apt .

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing oven control stove kitchen 2 sty front apt.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clgs & walls bathroom & front south room 2 sty front apt.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective clg light fixture 2 to 3 sty pub hall.

    May 12, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 10, 1992

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances : atoi front exterior of 4 story building facade is defective and in disrepair due to horizontal cracks,hanging and missing masonry under 2nd floor, which i

    Apr 17, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    May 18, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 18, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 18, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2

    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 (C2)
Year built
1855
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,000 ft²
Lot area
2,995 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
44 / 23
Assessed value
$933,300
Landmark / historic district
Vinegar Hill Historic District

HPD registration #313286, last renewed Mar 17, 2023.

Questions about 79 Hudson Avenue

Who owns 79 Hudson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chalmers Clark.

Does 79 Hudson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 79 Hudson Avenue 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 79 Hudson Avenue built?

City records list 1855 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 79 Hudson Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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