279 Kosciuszko Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01781-0058Map
Owner of record: Wilson Mer Associates
279 Kosciuszko Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Wilson Mer Associates. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on February 7, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 64
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 342
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
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 · 64
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 102
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 102
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 102
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 102
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 102
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 102
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 102
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 102
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 102
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 18627052 issued 07-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 102
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at balcony at south at fire escape, 2nd story
Aug 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceed the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixture bathroom and kitchen sink in the entire apartment located at apt 203, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 203
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 203, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 203
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood baluster at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets continously running cold water at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 102
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 304, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 304
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 304, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 304
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 304, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 304
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 304, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 304
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 304, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 304
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 104, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 104
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Oct 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sagging wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 104, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 104
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 104, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 104
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2019
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Mar 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Mar 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Maintain on the premises and make available to the department upon request records of installation and maintenance of carbon monoxide detecting device(s) in the building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2016 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 6; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2016 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2016 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective east window counter balance upper and lower sash in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2016 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective east window counter balance upper and lower sash in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2016 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2016 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator door rubber gasket. in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of inopperable lower sash window (sealed). in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood cabinet above sink at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 1E
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Slantfin boiler roll out switch defective/front boiler jacket not in place/debris in boiler room/remote switch defective/hwh's missing flame covers/storage at gas meters, maintain boiler; correct violation and
Oct 24, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide dept of buildings inspector access to permitted constructed site. 6-8 construction workers inside building #279. apt being worked on under job #321414929 1a,1e,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,3a,3c,3d,3e,4a,4
Dec 29, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:1 at exposure#2,back rear,between 2nd and 3th floor under the windows,sill brickcracking and pulling away from building.2 also under staircase,third
May 19, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect noted apt 1a bathroom ceiling a section collapsed on to the floor. remedy: maintain building make sitesafe immediately.
Apr 15, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defects noted:there are severalhorizontal & vertical cracks approx.18"l x 1/8"wide in various areas of brick exterior wall at 1st fl at front & side of bldg,exposure i &
Mar 15, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 102
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 102
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 102
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 102
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 102
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 203
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 203
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 105
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 7, 2025 · Apt 203
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 7, 2025 · Apt 203
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
May 7, 2025 · Apt 203
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 203
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 203
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 203
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt ALLUNI
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 102
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 102
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 102
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 304
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 403
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 403
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 105
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 104
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 102
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 103
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 103
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 103
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 103
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 103
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 103
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 103
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 103
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 22, 2019 · Apt 105
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 26, 2016 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 24, 2016 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 28, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 3, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 3, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 18,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1781 / 58
- Assessed value
- $1,002,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #361643, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.
Questions about 279 Kosciuszko Street
Who owns 279 Kosciuszko Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wilson Mer Associates.
Does 279 Kosciuszko Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.
Is 279 Kosciuszko Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 279 Kosciuszko Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 279 Kosciuszko Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.