475 Halsey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01660-0063Map
Owner of record: Madubuonwu, Nelson
475 Halsey Street is a two-family home built in 1885 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Madubuonwu, Nelson. HPD has recorded 150 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 150
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 248
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 150
- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of walls erected from floor to ceiling deminishing the public hall at 1st, 2nd and 3rd story
Mar 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of sprinkler system installed throughout entire building
Mar 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing fire escape at north wall building rear
Mar 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
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, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 23, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- IInformation / order
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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 25, 2022
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
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 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 9, 2021
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilating system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose doors at wall cabinet on west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash at all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures , in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures , in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower sash windows in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure loose tread 5th up from bottom at 1st to 2nd sty landing, rear yard at fire escape
Oct 28, 2014
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and household items 3rd sty and basement at public hall
Oct 28, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at sky light at roof
Oct 28, 2014
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell at front of building to 1st sty west apt 1 , 1st story
Oct 28, 2014
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Oct 28, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 1st tread from bottom, 2nd to 3rd sty landing. at fire escape
Oct 28, 2014
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical venting fan at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes misc. items on 2nd and 3rd sty balconies, rear at fire escape
Oct 28, 2014
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation fan in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 10, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 6, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 6, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 6, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with storm/rainwater drainage requirements for roof, paved area yard, at time of inspection observed roof leader has holes and downspout disconnected in the middle also observed no storm water
Oct 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 26, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1885
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,788 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1660 / 63
- Assessed value
- $136,920
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Stuyvesant / Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District
HPD registration #355413, last renewed Dec 24, 2024.
Questions about 475 Halsey Street
Who owns 475 Halsey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Madubuonwu, Nelson.
Does 475 Halsey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 150 housing violations at this property.
Is 475 Halsey Street 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 475 Halsey Street built?
City records list 1885 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 475 Halsey Street?
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.