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439 Columbia Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00534-0001Map

Owner of record: United 779 Realty LLC

439 Columbia Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is United 779 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on July 31, 2025. 20 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
22
HPD complaints
36

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 31, 2025

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 · 26

  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jul 31, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 31, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    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.

    Jul 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1a, 2nd story

    Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 26, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 26, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approx 1 sqft in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical supply & lights at all stories at public hall

    Nov 20, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide temporary seal-up all openning to building

    Dec 12, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle ladder moved on outside of balusters causing hazards for tenants at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 24, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 14

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 13, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 8, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 27, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Apr 6, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Nov 2, 2006

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 22

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit contractor failed to obtain dot permit contractor closed side walk at exp4 w/o permit job#320020614 rem: obtain permit

    Sep 9, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec bc3307.7 27-1021 miscellaneous violations failure to provide adequate construction fence inadequacies noted at time of insp fence gate not secure gate not closed properly gap in gate fence panel not at code

    Sep 8, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. expired permit. construction fence remaining on job site w/o current permit. permit #302192400 (fence) expired 12/31/07. remedy: renew permit.

    Apr 20, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3303.13;27-1027a misc violations. failure to provide a solid 8 foot construction fence where construction,excavation or demolition operations have been abandoned,discontinued or interrupted. observed weak

    Apr 20, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3314.8 27-1042 guardrail & toeboards: except for scaffold platforms 6 feet or less above the ground,the open sides & ends of every scaffold platform shall be provided with a guardrail system & toe boards.

    Apr 15, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3314.5.5 27-1009 all platforms shall be tie down(cleared) or otherwise restrained by hooks or equivalent means to prevent dislodgment. noted: planks not tie down at all locations of supported scaffold.

    Apr 15, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3314.6.1 27-1009 safe points of anchorage include structural members of a building. noted: supported scaffold at a height of 33ft has no tie-ins into building,tie back with rope only. remedy: comply with

    Apr 15, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. noted: at exp 1 a 4 x 8 section of jobsite fence is missing/open and unguarded allowing access to any and all unwanted persons

    Apr 14, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Provision of alw 28-201.1 failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain permit for construction fence around the property. fence permit #302192400 exp. on 12/2007. rem:comply with order

    Mar 23, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post sign at job site pursuant to subsection. noted: scaffolding in place at bldg under renovation w/o the required contractors job site sign. remedy: provide contractors sign.

    Sep 25, 2008 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Job site fence not constructed pursuant to subsection. wood job site fence 8' high defective at gate missing 4'x8' panel. remedy: repair/replace fence

    Jul 12, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain noted plywood construction fene not locked creating access to site job site fence door open to public creating entrznce to site remedy: make safe immediately make all repairs

    Jun 18, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping note: an accumulation of const. debris stored up at front of const. site against plywood fence. also at 1st and 2nd floors at job site. remedy: maintain adequate house

    Jun 18, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    27-1042 scaffolding does not meet dob standards. note: 30ft supported scaffold 1)has no toe boards no guard rails 2)(sub) standard/inadeguate ties. note: 2 x 4 rope used to secure scaffold are unsafe not adequa

    Mar 22, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to prove contractors sign as per dob(spe) sign with name,address,phone # of owner + contractor! remedy: provide contractors sign

    Mar 22, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit expired permit noted job 302192400 01 construction fence permit expired 12/31/07 remedy: renew permit

    Mar 8, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit (expired permit) construction fence 302192400 erected at construction site expired at 12/31/07 size approx 150lf remedy: renew permit

    Feb 13, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit expired permit.8'-00 construction fence permit # 302192400 exp. on 12.31.07 remedy:renew permit

    Jan 8, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public & property due to construction operation.noted:vacant bldg open & unguarded w/floors removed and street level door open no fence or other safeguard in place.remedy:make safe immediat

    Apr 5, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept records. noted: at first floor hallway is now occupied as small single room with bathroom facility only. remedy: discontinue

    Sep 23, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted: at the first floor public hallway created small room with 3 piece bathroom. remedy: remove illegal structure forthwith.

    Sep 23, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to thar allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. two family private dwelling converted to a mulitilpe dwelling and occupied by three families. creating and unsa

    Nov 20, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 3FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1925
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
1,670 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
306
Council district
38
Block / lot
534 / 1
Assessed value
$134,460
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 439 Columbia Street

Who owns 439 Columbia Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is United 779 Realty LLC.

Does 439 Columbia Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 439 Columbia 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 439 Columbia Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 439 Columbia Street?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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