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179 St Johns Place

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-01058-0066Map

Owner of record: 179 St. Johns Pl. LLC

179 St Johns Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1881 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 179 St. Johns Pl. LLC. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on February 19, 2024. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
57
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 19, 2024

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 30% of the building's 10 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 57

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch-set at door to boiler room at cellar

    Feb 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door leading to cellar from basement storey

    Feb 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to cellar

    Feb 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch-set at entrance door located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to boiler room at cellar

    Feb 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective apt entrance door ( hinges) in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective apt entrance door ( hinges) in the entrance located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective boiler room door (hinges) at boiler room

    Jan 11, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door leading to the cellar (hinges) at public hall

    Jan 11, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective (hinges) apt entrance door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling approx. 25 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1, apartment at west

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, apartment at west

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electric outlet on the east wall in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material ...household stuff and excessive paper located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extension cord plug into outlet at east wall, used to power light fixture over gas range in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window headers and jambs at the south wall in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1, apartment at west

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood sub-floor in the bathroom located at apt 1

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at south around the radiator in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub-floor at south around the radiator in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the metal gate at the entrance to basement

    Dec 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste pipe under the wash basin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, apartment at west

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling inside closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... all walls and ceiling inside closet 12 sq ft in the 1st room from east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grouting of ceramic wall and floor tiles in stand up shower in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 8

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic wall and floor tiles in stand up shower in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 15, 2016

    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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway front west.

    Apr 20, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing platform & guard rails at balconies at 1st & 2nd sty rear of building.

    May 6, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of radiators & household items 4 sty pub hall scuttle ladder.

    May 6, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture & ladder basement & 1 sty pub hall.

    May 6, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 4, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 4, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 4, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 23, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 23, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 23, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1881
Floors
4
Residential units
10
Building area
5,437 ft²
Lot area
2,700 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
1058 / 66
Assessed value
$1,161,900
Landmark / historic district
Park Slope Historic District

HPD registration #308004, last renewed Jun 26, 2025.

Questions about 179 St Johns Place

Who owns 179 St Johns Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 179 St. Johns Pl. LLC.

Does 179 St Johns Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.

Is 179 St Johns Place rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 179 St Johns Place built?

City records list 1881 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 179 St Johns Place?

It has 10 residential units.

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