179 St Marks Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01144-0077Map
Owner of record: Laverne Long As Executrix
179 St Marks Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1880 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Laverne Long As Executrix. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on September 15, 2026. 47 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 12
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 · 48
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at building front step leading to basement steps
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 5, 2026
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.
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 11, 2025
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.
Nov 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 11, 2024
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.
Nov 22, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 24, 2023
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.
Nov 14, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 13, 2021
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 31, 2019
Open — Info 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 19, 2018
Open — Info 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.
Nov 29, 2017
Open — Info 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.
Nov 15, 2016
Open — Info 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 14, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads at public hall
May 28, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling at steam riser 1 sty public hall.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of west wall covered with burlap material vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code 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.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door to basement public hall.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail stair 1 sty public hall.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads all stys public hall.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door boiler room cellar.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing metal masonry pit cover cellar center.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the disused window & boxes cellar thru out.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar thru out.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing junction box cover cellar front.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters stairs 3 sty public hall.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob entrance 4 sty apt 9. located at apt 9
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items basement sty public hall.
Jun 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jun 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1st sty pub hall.
Jun 17, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal clg boiler room cellar.
Jul 21, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles & lumber 1 sty pub hall.
Jul 21, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall bathroom 4 sty front apt 9. , section '' ''
Aug 15, 1983 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls bathroom 4 sty front apt 9. , section '' ''
Aug 15, 1983 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective light fixture clg kitchen 4 sty front apt 9. , section '' ''
Aug 15, 1983 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 31
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
B265 as per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7. failure to file a complete boil er inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
Feb 1, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. photos taken. at time of inspection, 1:31 pm i ob served a new rpz and related sprinkler piping installed in the basement. no permits on file. rmdy: obtain permit.
Oct 9, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. photos taken. at time of inspection, 1:31pm i observed a 3pc bathroom removed in unit d on the first flr. no permits on file.rmdy: obtain permit.
Oct 9, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34949785l issued on 5.3.12. erect spiral staircase w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Jul 27, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov #34757186n issued 2-23-09 for erection of spiral staircase. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.
May 3, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34757186n issued on 7/7/11. for erection of spiral staircase.remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Mar 8, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34757186n issued on 7/7/11. for erection of spiral staircase. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jan 26, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34757186n issued on 7/7/11 erected illegal spiral staircase rem: comply w/ the comm order
Nov 22, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the commissioners order to correct violating conditions noted in ecb nov #34757186n for work w/o a permit illegal spiral staircase erected. rem:comply w/the commissioners order.
Jul 7, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts,failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct conditions cited on prior ecb violation #34757186n for work done w/o a permit. illegal spiral stairs erected from 4th
Apr 4, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov# 34757186n, having constructed a spiral stairway from 4th floor to r
Jul 2, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner note:resp'd failed to correct the violating conditions cited in nov#34757186n.illegally open the roof joist of the front 4th flr. apt. & erected a
Feb 13, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed passageway noted door leading to basement obstructed with bags,boxes, debris. remedy:remove all obstructions
Dec 29, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of comm to obtain a permit as per violation #34757186n for 4th flr front apt erected spiral stair case,erected extension at rear etc w/o a permit.
Sep 8, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with comm order to file certificate of correction with d.o.b. respondent failed to correct violating condition & file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov #34757187p.
Sep 8, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted door leading to bsmt being blocked w/ shopping cart bags boxes rem: remove all obstructions
Aug 26, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ comms order to file a cert of correction for nov#34757187p 34755562z pursuant to 28-204.2 comply w/ order
Aug 26, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway in that door leading to basement from st is being blocked by const material & debris consisting of boxes of tile buckets cement bags remedy: remove obstructions
Mar 26, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
B154,51,3b,3d,38,40,16,15,34b,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j.50a-flue pipe separate.50b-chimney clogged.50c-remove waste oil from boiler room.50d-boiler room excessive soot/smoke/fumes.50e-no mixing valve on coil.50f-
Feb 23, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o apermit work noted front apt 4th fl open roof joist to erect sipral staircase from 4th fl to roof also erecting wood deck at roof approx 20ftx20ft cmu (masonry) walls erected at rear yard to create
Feb 23, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner several cracks running thruout the stairs and hallways stips landing and apts fl are sloping apts doors are rack stairs ceiling is missing at 1st fl and all
Feb 23, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 31, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 31, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 31, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 31, 2013 · Apt 2F
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
- 1880
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 3,840 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,620 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1144 / 77
- Assessed value
- $978,300
- Landmark / historic district
- Prospect Heights Historic District
HPD registration #354797, last renewed Aug 12, 1999.
Questions about 179 St Marks Avenue
Who owns 179 St Marks Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Laverne Long As Executrix.
Does 179 St Marks Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 179 St Marks 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 179 St Marks Avenue built?
City records list 1880 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 179 St Marks Avenue?
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.