879 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01142-0087Map
Owner of record: 889 LLC
879 Bergen Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 24 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 889 LLC. HPD has recorded 655 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 655
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 810
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 655
- 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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and all walls approxiamately 25 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at apartment in the entrance located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinlyl floor tiles throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings, all walls and trim at all stories throughout at public hall
May 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all ceilings and walls at all stories throughout at public hall
May 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide approved metal screen below skylight at roof bulkhead at public hall
May 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at roof bulkhead ceiling and all walls at public hall
May 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at roof bulkhead at public hall
May 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at roof bulkhead at public hall
May 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
May 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls, ceiling and trim throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pot at the 3rd story balcony at the 2nd stack from west at south, building front at fire escape
Jul 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 3rd story balcony, 2nd stack from west at south, building front at fire escape
Jul 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding beyond windiw sill at the 2nd, 3rd and 4th story balconies, at the 1st stack from west at south, building front. at fire escape
Jul 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rubbish preventing drop ladder from full extending down, stack at west yard
Apr 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the furniture and disused cardboard at west yard
Apr 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to basement locked at north yard at boiler room
Feb 5, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 18, 3rd story
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding over 4 inces over window sill front balcony east at fire escape, 3rd story
Jul 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding over 4 inces over window sill at front balcony east at fire escape, 2nd story
Jul 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at front stack balcony of building east at fire escape, 3rd story
Jul 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 18, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit protruding more than 4 inches and flower pots at the 2nd and 3rd story balconies, east stack building front at fire escape
Jul 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit protruding more than 4 inches, flower pots and household items at the 2nd, 3rd and 4th story balconies, west stack building front at fire escape
Jul 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2021 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2021 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public stairs and floor all stories at public hall
May 3, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor with bevel saddle to prvent trip hazard in the kitchen located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2021 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 12A
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 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 13
- Construction other optional
Ftc w/commissioner's order control#370383 vio#072326pi30801hz dated 07/23/26 requiring owner to provide cap by 08/13/26 as of 8/21/26 the cap was not rec'd. immed comply with commissioner's order vio#072326pi30801hz
Aug 21, 2026
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approximately 55 linear ft of sidewalk shed along the entirely of the building's exposure #1 (facing bergen st) and extending approx five ft beyond the edge of exposure #4. total sidewalk shed is approx 60 linear ft
Jul 27, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd @ exp1 several deteriorated steel lintels above windows, missing mortar surrounding bricks,damaged bricks,cracjed stucco along the parapet wall. owner to immed retain reg design prof in good standing w/dob&nys to eval entire bldg and submit a corrective action plan
Jul 23, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order for s/w shed at exp1, semi attached w/in a mid block interior lot approx 55ft wide & 89ft in depth w/haz conditions @ exp1&4 corner. several deterdiorated steel lintels,cracked stucco at parapet wall,missing mortar around bricks,@ risk of collapsr. owner to immed install 55 linear ft of s/w along wntire of bldg front exp1
Jul 23, 2026
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 22, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. i observed hazardous conditions at front rightside of the building-cracked and loose mortar along the edge, at levels of 4th-3rd floors, at exposure 3-rear
Jul 23, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building:defect is:leak from roof goind into apt 19 4th floor living room.
May 22, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. 2-5 floor beams at rear west of cellar is rottedremedy: make all necessary repairs.
Mar 21, 1989 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 18
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 12HEAT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 9
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 23, 2022 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2021 · Apt UNIT8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 15, 2020 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 24
- Building area
- 15,856 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,500 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2A/R6A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1142 / 87
- Assessed value
- $946,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #346558, last renewed Nov 28, 2025.
Questions about 879 Bergen Street
Who owns 879 Bergen Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 889 LLC.
Does 879 Bergen Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 655 housing violations at this property.
Is 879 Bergen Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 879 Bergen Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 879 Bergen Street?
It has 24 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.