478 Decatur Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01683-0035Map
Owner of record: Decatur Brownstone LLC
478 Decatur Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Decatur Brownstone LLC. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 10 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 6
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 33
- 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 - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 3
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 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures in entire bldg. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures in apt. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in entire apt. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 2
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 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 22, 2023
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, 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 24, 2022
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, 2022
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.
Apr 8, 2021
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 8, 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 16, 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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule public hall night inspection.
Sep 24, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.
Sep 24, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spalling west cheek of lot line front stoop to bldg.
Jul 20, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jul 6, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar thru out.
Nov 22, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles etc basement & 1 sty pub hall.
Nov 22, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar thru out.
Nov 22, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.
Nov 22, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color soffit 1 to 2 sty stairs pub halls.
Nov 22, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar rear.
Nov 22, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor metal frame missing.
Nov 22, 1983
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,168 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1683 / 35
- Assessed value
- $124,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #358618, last renewed Apr 3, 2024.
Questions about 478 Decatur Street
Who owns 478 Decatur Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Decatur Brownstone LLC.
Does 478 Decatur Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 478 Decatur 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 478 Decatur Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 478 Decatur Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.