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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

Concern
14 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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 · 53

  • 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 30, 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 5, 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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    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 9, 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.

    Feb 18, 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 18, 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 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Jan 7, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Jan 7, 2020

    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.

    Oct 28, 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 12, 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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism on building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2014

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Oct 28, 2013

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required.(fixture present)***

    Jul 27, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 , 100 watts required.

    Jul 23, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room at cellar

    Apr 7, 2009

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar , 1st story

    Mar 24, 2009

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 .. , 1st story

    Mar 24, 2009

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection wastepipe ceiling center rear cellar er1.

    Jun 19, 1995

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Dec 5, 1991

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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.

    Dec 5, 1991

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.