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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 33

  • A

    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
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 16, 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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule public hall night inspection.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar thru out.

    Nov 22, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar rear.

    Nov 22, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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

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

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.