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478 Henry Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00322-0059Map

Owner of record: 478 Henry Street LLC

478 Henry Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1868 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 478 Henry Street LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 10 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 20

  • 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 4, 2026

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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.

    Nov 22, 2023

    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

    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 25, 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 200 watts required.

    Sep 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster north wall 3 sty public hall.

    Nov 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings all stys public halls.

    Nov 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to basement apt.

    Jun 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Jun 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 1 sty apt.

    Jun 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar thru out.

    Jun 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty apt.

    Jun 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty apt.

    Jun 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty apt.

    Jun 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 2, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39021939z issued on 5/6/2020, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.202.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certifi

    Feb 27, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    At time of inspection, fence at rear yard was 7'-00" in height, exceeding code requirement that fence at the rear yard of a residence be no greater than 6'-00" in height, conform fence to height requirement

    May 6, 2020 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C3)
Year built
1868
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,760 ft²
Lot area
1,876 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
322 / 59
Assessed value
$871,650
Landmark / historic district
Cobble Hill Historic District

HPD registration #312869, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.

Questions about 478 Henry Street

Who owns 478 Henry Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 478 Henry Street LLC.

Does 478 Henry Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 478 Henry Street 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 478 Henry Street built?

City records list 1868 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 478 Henry Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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