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179 Hopkins Street

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01722-0047Map

Owner of record: 179 Star LLC

179 Hopkins Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 179 Star LLC. HPD has recorded 104 housing violations here, most recently on December 9, 2022. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
104
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 9, 2022

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 · 104

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at west

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 with frame and door diminishing public hall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 with frame and door diminishing public hall at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 with frame sealing up south wall doors leading to apartments entrances to apt 2l and 2r. at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 with frame sealing up north wall doors leading to apartments entrances to apt 1l and 1r. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric bell buzzer intercom system in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective boiler door at cellar

    Jul 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing discarded radiator at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 13, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing discarded radiator at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 13, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the floors at all stories at public hall

    Apr 13, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rat droppings at front areaway

    Apr 13, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak throughout ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

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

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • 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 25, 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 9, 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 9, 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 30, 2019

    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 18, 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.

    Nov 24, 2017

    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 9, 2016

    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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at vestibule ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of radiators etc 1 to 3 stys public halls.

    Apr 23, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak under base cabinet sink 3 sty west apt 3l kitchen er1. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handle oven door gas range kitchen 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective oven door gas range kitchen 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension cords thru out 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture ceiling rear room 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls thru out 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty west apt 3l womble. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door bathroom 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood saddle entrance bathroom 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door and frame to 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture ceiling kitchen 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling kitchen 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Apr 23, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 5, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Observed at 10 am on 05/06/22 at exterior expo 4 roof top mini split hvac equipment was installed on the rooftop dept records reveal no permit was file for dunnage. in addition on the 4th and 2nd floors full he

    May 6, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed on 05/06/22 at 930am on the 4th floor failure to maintain adequate housekeeping storage of construction related materials in the hallway . in addition the hallways and floors showed signs of dust from

    May 6, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed on 05/06/22 at 930 am an exterior lighting fixture at exposure #1 in disrepair . the light was dangling not secured to building and the wiring was exposed, repair and/or replace

    May 6, 2022 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed on 05/06/22 at 930 am on the 3rd floor unsafe, unsuitable electrical wiring located near the base molding exposed wires not in the protection of conduit or bx armor cable causing a risk of shock and or

    May 6, 2022 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use.defective exhault fan in apartment2l and expoled electrical wiring in front of building.rem:comply with

    Apr 13, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed on 04/06/22 at 10 am in the 1st floor front apartment inadequate housekeeping . observed. storage of excessive construction related debris. posing a risk of injury and or fire hazard, maintain adequate

    Apr 6, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed on 04/06/22 at 10 am on the 1st floor 2 front apts and 2 rear apartments were under renovation removing the walls framing and full height partition framing between the units . dept records reveal no co

    Apr 6, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed on 4/6/22 at 10 am new plumbing pvc waste piping and pex water piping installed on the 1st fl & supplying the 2nd floor . dept records reveal no permit was filed for the described scope of work, obtain

    Apr 6, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed on 4/6/22 at 10 am on the 1st fl . pex piping was installed in the ceiling supplying domestic water to the 2nd fl apartments . as per 2014 pc section 605.4 pex is not an approved material for water dis

    Apr 6, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed on 04/06/22 at 10 am on the 1st floor new power lighting and switching installed with bx wire . department records reveal no electrical permit was filed for the described scope of work, obtain permit

    Apr 6, 2022 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Observed on 04/16/22 at 10am approx 144 sq feet of fire stopping was removed from the ceiling in the first floor rear apartment on the right side ., provide/maintain fire stopping; replace fire stopping or prov

    Apr 6, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35176132z issued on 07/06/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. work w/o permit. exterior work. remedy: comply w/comm's order

    Sep 10, 2016 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. observed front area of roof approx 25'wide by 16'deep rebuilt approx 5'higher,at exp#1. also observed 4th fl apt entrance door installed partially behind the roof access ladder w/steps up.

    Jul 6, 2016 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a 50a 50a-holes in boiler room walls & ceiling need to be sealed. also exposed wood beams in boiler room.

    Aug 11, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 4L

    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
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1722 / 47
Assessed value
$801,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #320216, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 179 Hopkins Street

Who owns 179 Hopkins Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 179 Star LLC.

Does 179 Hopkins Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 104 housing violations at this property.

Is 179 Hopkins 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 179 Hopkins Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 179 Hopkins Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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