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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 105

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2024

    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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Mar 17, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Mar 17, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Mar 17, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 17, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit building front door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 17, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lockset at building front door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 17, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 17, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Mar 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Mar 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Mar 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrace door to building at front at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 12, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2019

    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 17, 2018

    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.

    Nov 22, 2017

    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.

    Nov 7, 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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.