279 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-01150-0014Map
Owner of record: Elzura Prophete
279 Flatbush Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1889 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Elzura Prophete. HPD has recorded 105 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 105
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 105
- 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 4, 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.
Jun 9, 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 27, 2024
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.
Apr 10, 2024
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.
Mar 22, 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 9, 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.
Feb 24, 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.
Feb 24, 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 8, 2021
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Mar 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit building front door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lockset at building front door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrace door to building at front at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin cabinet to west wall in the 1st bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Feb 12, 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 30, 2019
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 17, 2018
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.
Nov 22, 2017
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.
Nov 7, 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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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***
Apr 27, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of expose wire at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 8, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 2nd bedroom from north at east located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 8, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept records first floor changed from laundromat and become bar restaurant, discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o
Nov 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied wihtout a valid certificate of occupancy . noted: building occupied throughout. no c of o for alteration # 300183469. remedy: obtain a c of o
Dec 30, 1999 · Penalty $350
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt ALL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt ALL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Mar 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jun 24, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 24, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 24, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 24, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jun 24, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Jun 24, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 24, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 24, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 24, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1889
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 5,908 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,199 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1150 / 14
- Assessed value
- $1,482,750
- Landmark / historic district
- Prospect Heights Historic District
HPD registration #307054, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.
Questions about 279 Flatbush Avenue
Who owns 279 Flatbush Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Elzura Prophete.
Does 279 Flatbush Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 105 housing violations at this property.
Is 279 Flatbush 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 279 Flatbush Avenue built?
City records list 1889 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 279 Flatbush 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.