279 Tompkins Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01800-0001Map

279 Tompkins Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Torres, Jose Jr. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 7 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 15
DOB violations: 12
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 1

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation May 6, 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 · 15

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 6, 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 19, 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 11, 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 12, 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 20, 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 27, 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 9, 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 2, 2022
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 13, 2021
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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.
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 22, 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.
Nov 15, 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 14, 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 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boiler boiler optional
34b/32/31a breeching not sealed
Nov 20, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 2

Class - 3
Violation issued for failure to maintain. at time of inspection observed 4x6 inch hole under second floor windowsill at exposure 4., repair and or replace
Dec 7, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active
Non-hazardous
Altered building 2116/87 occupied with out obtaining avalid cofo remedy obtain a valid cofo
Jul 13, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Active

Complaints

Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 13, 2005 · Apt 3L
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Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 4
Residential units: 6
Building area: 6,500 ft²
Lot area: 1,875 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1800 / 1
Assessed value: $702,900
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #344636, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.

Questions about 279 Tompkins Avenue

Who owns 279 Tompkins Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Torres, Jose Jr.

Does 279 Tompkins Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 279 Tompkins Avenue 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 279 Tompkins Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 279 Tompkins Avenue?

It has 6 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.