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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 26
- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 31, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes at public hall, 1st story
Apr 26, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 26, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 26, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical supply & lights at all stories at public hall
Nov 20, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal-up all openning to building
Dec 12, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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
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.