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579 St Johns Place

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01175-0081Map

Owner of record: 579 Saint Johns Place LLC

579 St Johns Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 579 Saint Johns Place LLC. HPD has recorded 129 housing violations here, most recently on September 3, 2025. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
129
DOB violations
27
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
165

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 3, 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
8
About 100% 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 · 129

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective door is binding with door frame in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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
  • 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 11, 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door at hatch to scuttle leading to roof nailed shut

    Aug 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood subfloor in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood subfloor in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding more than 4 inches on 3rd story balcony at building front fire escape.

    Apr 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass panel at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of protruding air conditioner unit on 3rd story balcony, stack at building front

    Apr 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Apr 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system installation of a gas boiler heating unit (weil-mclain, model# cgi-5 pin, series 2) in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed hot water plumbing pipes and properly seal and discontinue pipe connections to the gas boiler heating unit at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance to box at north wall in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor sloping down from north wall to south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor sloping down from east wall to west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 12, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story

    Aug 12, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry paving, all treads at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door leading to fire escape in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 27

  • 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 2021 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-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 7, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 7, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    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
  • 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 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 - active
  • 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    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 - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Sep 1, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Cease use illeagal boiler in apertment 3r, maintain boiler

    Apr 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cease use atmospheric boiler in apartment 3r, maintain boiler

    Apr 9, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Apartment 1r weilmclain model # cgt-5 hot water system is not registered and ftm { not working properly }, maintain boiler

    Aug 12, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    (apt 1r)incorrect flue material(cat lll)-boiler not working automatic tenant must reset-safety valve not max 30psi-safety discharge is manifold to drain-hw coil relief missing-thermo loop+temperature gauge miss

    Dec 13, 2018 · Penalty $655

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Weilmclain boiler with 2012 date stamp is installed in apt 1r without a dob permit

    Dec 13, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: found air conditioning units installed throughout front windows w/o steel brackets. remedy: provide steel brackets.

    Apr 8, 2015 · Penalty $530

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    19b,4a,34b,36,50a,50b,50c,50d 50-separate safety relief valve discharge from back flow preventor discharge piping 50b-no emergence fuel cut-off switch out side of boiler room door. 50c-no check valve on feed wa

    Sep 9, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defects are stairs treads loose in various location, stair nosing missing in various location. repair defects.

    Aug 23, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior builing wall. defect is:crack front goundto roof on north/east(rear)of premises, missing & spalling brick,hole in wall at top floor between two windows,chimney is also leaning outwa

    Sep 1, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 10, 2021 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2021 · Apt 4F

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 13, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 13, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 13, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 27, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 27, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Sep 27, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 27, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 29, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 2, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 2, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 2, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 2, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 2, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 2, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 2F

    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
1909
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
5,720 ft²
Lot area
2,080 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1175 / 81
Assessed value
$850,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310313, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.

Questions about 579 St Johns Place

Who owns 579 St Johns Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 579 Saint Johns Place LLC.

Does 579 St Johns Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 129 housing violations at this property.

Is 579 St Johns Place rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 579 St Johns Place built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 579 St Johns 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.