479 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01023-0010Map
Owner of record: Ro-Rob Realty Corp
479 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ro-Rob Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 53
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 53
- ANon-hazardous
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 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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, 1st story
Jan 7, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 7, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
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.
Jan 7, 2020
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.
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism on building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2014
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 4th story
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to boiler room at cellar
Oct 28, 2013
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required.(fixture present)***
Jul 27, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective waste trap at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
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 required.
Jul 23, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 2sqft at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Jul 16, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Jul 16, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Jul 16, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and north wall approx 4 square feet in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall,2 sq.ft. in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling,2 sq.ft. in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jun 13, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room at cellar
Apr 7, 2009
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar , 1st story
Mar 24, 2009
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
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 .. , 1st story
Mar 24, 2009
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wastepipe ceiling center rear cellar er1.
Jun 19, 1995
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Dec 5, 1991
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
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.
Dec 5, 1991
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2
Dec 5, 1991 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Dec 5, 1991 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom & kitchen 2 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Oct 3, 1991 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing guide rail braces top angle 3 sty rear dropladder er1.
Oct 21, 1988
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 3 sty apt 2 north center room. located at apt 2
Oct 21, 1988 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department 3 sty apt 3 walls & ceiling kitchen & walls southeast room. located at apt 3
Oct 21, 1988 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 3 sty apt 2 2nd room from front & 3rd room from front. located at apt 2
Oct 21, 1988 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 3 sty apt 2 front room 1st from front. located at apt 2
Oct 21, 1988 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof front.
Oct 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.
Oct 21, 1988
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 4
- 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 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 1, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction with the dob for notice of violation #34878253p issued on 3/4/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. rem:file a cert of correction.
Jun 15, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted first floor store interior partitions andwalls completely removed new roll down gate installed 2nd fl wood joists exposed to weather elements at front of bldgs no approvals on permi
Mar 4, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 6, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 21, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Jun 21, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 21, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 17, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 3, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 3, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 16, 2005 · Apt ANON
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 5,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,767 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 1023 / 10
- Assessed value
- $841,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #303670, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.
Questions about 479 5 Avenue
Who owns 479 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ro-Rob Realty Corp.
Does 479 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.
Is 479 5 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 479 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 479 5 Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.