279 Malcolm X Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01672-0001Map
Owner of record: D.p.w.rlty Corp
279 Malcolm X Boulevard is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is D.p.w.rlty Corp. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 91
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 59
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 91
- 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 5, 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 10, 2025
Open — 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.
Apr 11, 2024
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 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 24, 2023
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 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.
Mar 1, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 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 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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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.
Apr 12, 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 31, 2019
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 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the entrance to the cellar
Jul 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling throughout the cellar.
Jul 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to the fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2018 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 9; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to the fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at boiler room at cellar
May 17, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 13th metal tread from bottom up at 2nd story balcony at rear fire escape
May 17, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to the fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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 28, 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 14, 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 13, 2015
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the bathroom , the kitchenette , the 2nd room from east at south, the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes of cinder block at 3sty balcony at fire escape
Mar 7, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st bathroom , the 2nd bathroom , the kitchen , the 4th room from east at north, the foyer , the 2nd room from east at south, the 1st room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electric outlet switch cover at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at north entrance door in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, east wall, ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Due to car impact store front hard raining broken off and the rolldown gate is bent and twisted , it will not open
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit.noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed on site with expired permit.permit#b00041964.expired on 06/18/18.rem;renew permit.
Jul 5, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. water penetration through ceiling into deli store located at middle area of ceiling. remedy: make all necessary repairs/stop water penetration.
Feb 9, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Supervision or use of rigging equipment without a special rigger's license. remedy:obtain a riggers license or remove illegal hung suspended scaffold immediately at west side.use of rigging equipment
Nov 17, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. non-conforming work noted: alteration number 120/88 new roof constructed at garage east section. remedy:conform to aproved plans or file amended plans.
Nov 17, 1992 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 29, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 4
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 21, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 21, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Aug 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 28, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 1, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Sep 1, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 1, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 1, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 1, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 3, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 3, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 3, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 3, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 3, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Mar 12, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 9, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 9, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 21, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 5,390 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,760 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1672 / 1
- Assessed value
- $724,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333886, last renewed Jun 18, 2024.
Questions about 279 Malcolm X Boulevard
Who owns 279 Malcolm X Boulevard?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is D.p.w.rlty Corp.
Does 279 Malcolm X Boulevard have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.
Is 279 Malcolm X Boulevard rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 60% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 279 Malcolm X Boulevard built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 279 Malcolm X Boulevard?
It has 5 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.