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879 Park Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01579-0045Map

Owner of record: Steinmetz, Joel

879 Park Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Steinmetz, Joel. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
68
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
31

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 3, 2024

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 · 68

  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    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 28, 2023

    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 17, 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near radiator in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket on door at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement tread 7th, 8th up from bottom at stoop steps, building front

    Mar 3, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at lower level in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at lower level in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood jamb at door frame at lower level in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood cornice overhang at roof, building front

    Mar 3, 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 21, 2021

    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 8, 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.

    Jul 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx cable at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west and south walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the door in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose bx cable at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls 2nd. sty. apt. 2.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for 2nd story public hall 60 watts.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door frame at entrance 2nd. sty. apt. 2.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail 1st sty. and 2nd. sty. public hall.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink 2nd. sty. apt. 2 kitchen.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling light fixture 2nd sty. apt. 2 private hall.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles 2nd. sty apt. 2 bathroom.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2nd. sty. apt. 2 thru/out.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings and walls 2nd. sty. apt 2 thru/out.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window sashes 2nd. sty. apt. 2 thru/out

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling 2nd. sty. apt. 2 center room private hall.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls and trim, throughout 2nd story apt 2.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counter balance lower and upper windows sashes, throught 2nd story apt 2.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at 2nd story public hall.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters (6) 1st and 2nd story public hall stair.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete treads, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th from bottom, at stair from street to front entrance of building.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective balusters 1st to 2nd story public hall stairs.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink, 2nd story apt #2, kitchen.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective make operable windows, throughout 2nd story apt 2.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile bathroom, 2nd story apt #2.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires private hallway ceiling, 2nd story apt.

    Apr 13, 2005

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 3, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,620 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
C4-4L
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1579 / 45
Assessed value
$87,540
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #818971, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.

Questions about 879 Park Avenue

Who owns 879 Park Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Steinmetz, Joel.

Does 879 Park Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.

Is 879 Park 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 879 Park Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 879 Park Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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