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79 Malcolm X Boulevard

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01617-0002Map

Owner of record: Malcolm X Realty LLC

79 Malcolm X Boulevard is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 9 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Malcolm X Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on August 15, 2026. 4 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 15, 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 · 14

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at fire door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt br, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt BR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the mounting trash bins at building front

    Jun 8, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Sep 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical wall outlets at east and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at .. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 19, 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.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.noted @the time of inspection,improperly tread infills @steel stairs epecially @ all landings;raised tread lips creating trip haz

    Dec 28, 2016 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.noted @the time of inspection,combustible heaps of debris @all flrs and rear yard;also excessive combustible debris placed against bldg and con

    Dec 28, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments.noted @time of inspection ,framing configuration @ kitchen not consistent w.plans @ 1st through 4th flrs.centered steel i-beam

    Dec 28, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3307.6 failure to provide sidewalk shed as required. at the time of my inspection,construction alteration work in progress. i observed work in progress on the 4 fl of the bldg exterior some windows was

    Jul 26, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction alteration operations. at the time of my inspection construction alterations work in progress. i observed a knuckle boom truck doing a delive

    Jul 26, 2016 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3301.7 failure to have design drawing for material hoist pulley. at the time of my inspection construction work in progress. i observedworkers using a material hoist pulley to pull up materials to the 4 fl

    Jul 26, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3301.7 failure to have design drawing for bracing & shoring. at the time of my inspection construction alteration work in progress. i observed bracing & shoring holding up the party wall of the bldg at exp

    Jul 26, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3309.20 failure to provide roof protection for adjacent bldgs roof,skylight & chimney. at the time of my inspection const,alt work in progress. i observed construction work in progress above adjacent bldg

    Jul 26, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt AP1R

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt BR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt BR

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt BR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt BR

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 17, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt BR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt BR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 11, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 1, 2018 · 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
1899
Floors
4
Residential units
9
Building area
6,470 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1617 / 2
Assessed value
$985,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #390894, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 79 Malcolm X Boulevard

Who owns 79 Malcolm X Boulevard?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Malcolm X Realty LLC.

Does 79 Malcolm X Boulevard have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 79 Malcolm X Boulevard 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 79 Malcolm X Boulevard built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 79 Malcolm X Boulevard?

It has 9 residential units.

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