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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 57
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch-set at door to boiler room at cellar
Feb 19, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door leading to cellar from basement storey
Feb 19, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to cellar
Feb 19, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to boiler room at cellar
Feb 19, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 2, 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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit the metal gate at the entrance to basement
Dec 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Aug 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Aug 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 15, 2016
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 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway front west.
Apr 20, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.