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479 Prospect Place

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01155-0066Map

Owner of record: 479 Prospect Place Realty Corp

479 Prospect Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 479 Prospect Place Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 126 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
126
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
95

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 25% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 126

  • 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 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the 2nd private hallway from north, the 8th room from north, the foyer , the kitchen , the 2nd room from north, the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective medicine cabinet at south wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, 1st closet from east at south wall ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, north wall, east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hinges on door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at west in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective damaged wood floor, creating trip hazard in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unsealed open steam pipe at 2nd riser from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective approx 3 sqft of ceramic floor tiles in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance upper sash at 1st window from east at south in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at light fixture at west wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass pane upper sash at 2nd window from east at south in the 8th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective from vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13199186 issued 29-jul-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at bulkhead landing to roof at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at bulkhead landing to roof at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at floor, bulkhead landing at public hall

    Jul 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a screen above and below non wired skylight glass at bulkhead. at public hall

    Jul 22, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wooden cap at newel post, intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jul 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective metal gate at front yard

    Jul 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of washing machine at front of egress window in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats present at front of building at yard

    Mar 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • 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
  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #340096185 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit

    Dec 15, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 26, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 30, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 30, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 30, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 30, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 30, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 30, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1907
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
8,884 ft²
Lot area
3,855 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1155 / 66
Assessed value
$1,319,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #318615, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.

Questions about 479 Prospect Place

Who owns 479 Prospect Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 479 Prospect Place Realty Corp.

Does 479 Prospect Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 126 housing violations at this property.

Is 479 Prospect Place rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 479 Prospect Place built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 479 Prospect Place?

It has 8 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.