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279 Butler Street

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00406-0067Map

Owner of record: Butler Hotel Property LLC

279 Butler Street is a hotel built in 2005 in Brooklyn, 11217. The owner of record is Butler Hotel Property LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on January 11, 2026. 11 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
25
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 11, 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 · 30

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north located at b-room 610, 6th story, 3rd b-room from east at south

    Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 610

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north located at b-room 616, 6th story, 2nd b-room from north at east

    Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 616

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at celler at boiler room

    Jan 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings that is missing

    Jan 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox that is missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor that is missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall

    Jan 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall

    Jan 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at b-room 308, 3rd story, 4th b-room from east at south

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 308

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at roof at boiler room

    Apr 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heating and air conditioning unit in the 2nd room from north located at b-room 308, 3rd story, 4th b-room from east at south

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 308

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at b-room 308, 3rd story, 4th b-room from east at south

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 308

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame in the 1st entrance from north located at b-room 308, 3rd story, 4th b-room from east at south

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 308

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at b-room 608, 6th story, 4th b-room from east at south

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 608

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the 1st entrance from north located at b-room 608, 6th story, 4th b-room from east at south

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 608

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a mirror in self-service elevator arranged so as to enable a person entering, to view inside of elevator number 3p11933

    Apr 14, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd room from north located at apt 202, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 9, 2025 · Apt 202

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at roof at boiler room

    Feb 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 610, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2025 · Apt 610

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at roof at boiler room

    Feb 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at fire door leading to stairs at east at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at fire door at electrical room at south at cellar at public hall

    Feb 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 31, 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.

    Mar 10, 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.

    Mar 10, 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 20, 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.

    Nov 6, 2019

    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 16, 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.

    Nov 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 13, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 27, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 24, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 18, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 24, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 7, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 1, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 2, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 25

  • Class - 2

    Excessive oil in pit. replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. contactor sticker missing from main line. expired cat one tag.

    Mar 24, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Class 1: car operating panel floor buttons c, 2, 4 inoperative, repair. piston leaking oil, repair. class 2: pit light inoperative, repair.

    Nov 14, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Class 1 cease use item: controller f7 fuse bypassed, eliminating required overcurrent protection in elevator control circuit. this constitutes a hazardous condition per asme a17.1 section 2.26 and nyc building

    Sep 16, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. class 2 items: 1) pit dirty (oil and debris), remove oil and clean pit. 2) oil leaking in the pit, seal the leak. 3) in car communication inoperative, repa

    Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,592

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    1) there is oil in the pit. clean the pit and the replace the oil with clean oil. 2) provide fire blocking for the hoistway at the point where the pipe line comes into the hoistway.

    May 22, 2025 · Penalty $655

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing. observed non self closing doors at roof level. potential fire or smoke hazard., repair/replace door

    Jan 17, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 (2014 code); 27-345; bc 711.2.4 (2022 code. observed hole penetrations in utilities/mechanical room located at basement/cella

    Jan 17, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Excessive oil leaks in pit. replace worn gibs where needed. replace worn gibs where needed. top of car light inoperative.

    Nov 4, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cease use items: 1)no audible alarm/non working phone combinaation. 2) excessive oil leaks causing car to drift with no load. make all neccesary repairs to remedy this situation including a drift test with a fu

    Dec 29, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Maintenance log not up to date (only 1 entry in september), perform routine maintenance and update the maintenance log. category 1 tag on the controller outdated. provide an updated cat 1 tag. alarm on the car

    Nov 14, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Holes & illegal plastic access panals found throughout the buildings and mechanical rooms., repair and/or replace

    Nov 13, 2023 · Penalty $655

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed in the corridors throughout the building the removal of the existing emergency lights and the installation of new ceiling mounted lights with exposed and energized wiring. no permit on file covers th

    Mar 1, 2023 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, gained access through site maintenance manager. observed: -leak/water penetration located at roof level,(staircase b, & mechanical room on roof) on ceilings and window. also, located at c

    Mar 1, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed in the rooftop mechanical room the unpermitted use of flexible cords as permanent wiring to the water heater tanks, pumps and controls,, as ec 400.8 flexible cords are not approved as a permanent mea

    Mar 1, 2023 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed no ventilation in the gas meter room. the only ventilation was from an adjoining room. as per e 4 of the fuel gas code however, under no circumstances shall the means of ventilation for the gas meter r

    Mar 1, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed in the elevator machine room the main disconnect with improper fuses as per ec 310.16 #2 awg thhn has a max rating of 115 amps, the fuses were rated at 150 amps. while you are allowed to over- rate t

    Mar 1, 2023 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed in the basement electrical and ats rooms the storage of equipment and materials. the shall be no storage permitted in these areas. photos taken please adjourn for inspector., provide/maintain access/

    Mar 1, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed in the basement water meter area the improper installation of the water meter jumper, the jumper is installed wrapped around the valves and components of the water system. the conductor shall be inst

    Mar 1, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed: -emergency door will not open locate at roof level (staircase a) 6th floor., repair/replace door

    Mar 1, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed: -cracks located on roof level, on the exterior facade of bulkhead and mechanical room, (staircase a & b)., maintain exterior building wall

    Mar 1, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    In car communication inoperative, repair. call buttons on the car station missing braille tags and floor numbers, provide. door gibs on car door worn, replace. car door gap too wide, adjust. light on top of the

    Feb 14, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.i observed on the roof level excessive storage in the water heater room.chairs,buckets,tools.as per appendix e of the fuel gas code e3 gas meter rooms shall

    Mar 7, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.i observed no fresh air vent in the gas meter room.as per e4 of appendix e gas meter room sufficient ventilation as per the 2014 fuel gas code.the gas meter

    Mar 7, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Car station lobby button missing. braille missing in the car station. in car phone or intercom not working. application was filed for door lock monitoring , application number b00281827-i1. this application is

    Oct 28, 2021 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved/unsafe/unssitable electrical equipment,apperatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.i observed on the roof in the hot water tanks room,exposed energize flex cord supplying power to the hot

    Feb 24, 2020 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 308

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 308

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 308

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 202

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 603

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 209B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 606B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 310307

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Hotel (H3)
Year built
2005
Floors
7
Residential units
—
Building area
29,077 ft²
Lot area
12,500 ft²
Zoning
M1-4/R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
406 / 67
Assessed value
$6,611,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #388420, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.

Questions about 279 Butler Street

Who owns 279 Butler Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Butler Hotel Property LLC.

Does 279 Butler Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 279 Butler 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 279 Butler Street built?

City records list 2005 as the year it was built.

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