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488 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01836-0048Map

Owner of record: Danit Realty INC.

488 Jefferson Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Danit Realty INC.. HPD has recorded 145 housing violations here, most recently on September 14, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
145
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
260

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 14, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 145

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item and bicycle at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 14, 2026

    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.

    May 5, 2026

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 27, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all electrical fixtures at kitchen, bathroom, north1 and northeast 2 rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper srings balances 1st and 2nd windows from north at east in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper spring balance of 1st window from east at south in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for 3rd story at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at stairs treads at entrance to building,

    Apr 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes the storage of flower pots at, balcony , building front, at fire escape, 2nd story

    Apr 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked and spalled masonry lintel , at 3rd window from from east at south , 3rd story

    Apr 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of the storage of a motorcycle underneath fire escape drop ladder , at north east section, buiding front

    Apr 2, 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 23, 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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Oct 27, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Oct 27, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ..milk crate and flower pots at 2nd and 3rd story balconies at 1st fire escape from north at east

    Oct 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative bell/buzzer intercom from building entrance to apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose closet door off hinges in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder out of guides at fire escape at east

    Jun 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper sash in south 1st window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window balance at lower sash in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 28, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 28, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ,all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 28, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at public hall

    Jan 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing missing electical outlet cover plate at west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 28, 1995

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 1, 1994

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted premises renovated hung ceiling cosntructed at center of fl from east to west remedy obtain a permit if feasible or restore the premises to prior legal condition

    May 24, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit massive construction is done at both store new sheetrovk partion in center of floor runs east-west suspended 2"x4" tile ceiling no permit or approved plans were presented remedy:obtain per

    May 15, 1991 · Penalty $285

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 22, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 22, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 22, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 22, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 22, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 22, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 29, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 29, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 29, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 29, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close

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 (S9)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
7,080 ft²
Lot area
2,400 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1836 / 48
Assessed value
$537,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #365237, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 488 Jefferson Avenue

Who owns 488 Jefferson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Danit Realty INC..

Does 488 Jefferson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 145 housing violations at this property.

Is 488 Jefferson Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 488 Jefferson Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 488 Jefferson Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 9 units in total.

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