473 Tompkins Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01852-0003Map
Owner of record: 473 Plaza LLC
473 Tompkins Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1872 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 473 Plaza LLC. HPD has recorded 110 housing violations here, most recently on August 14, 2024. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 110
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 65
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 110
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of cable wires at building rear at fire escape, 4th story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective building entrance door hinges at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective bulk head door hinges at public hall, 4th story
Aug 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective cellar entrance door hinges at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door wedge at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Aug 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Aug 4, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2024
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and household goods at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2023
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.
Mar 27, 2023
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 9, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 square feet at ceiling in laundry closet in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 square feet at ceiling in laundry closet in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14764852 issued 12-jan-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story
Jan 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 12, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalances at lower sash, the 2nd window from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in laundry closet in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in laundry closet in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective [ inoperative ] light fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 3
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
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at west wall leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 acoustic suspended drop ceiling at cellar
Jan 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing fire rated self closing door at bottom of stairs leading to cellar
Jan 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at cellar
Jan 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 partition with door blocking access to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fence blocking egress from fire escape at rear yard
Jan 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 wood deck at rear yard
Jan 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 1 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive extension cords throughout cellar
Jan 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling at cellar
Jan 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 1 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14000129 issued 21-jan-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling throughout cellar
Jan 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handle on outside of bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 4th story
Jan 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 4th story
Jan 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- 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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 29, 2019
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 29, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records or certificate of occupancy. certificate of occupancy stores a funeralparlor apart of only use group 7 should be located at the 1st floor.at
Mar 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit.at time of inspection observe a partition wall and door built in the hallway/lobby area which is blocking access to the cellar floor.the only access to the cellar is through the 1st floor
Mar 11, 2021
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 4
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt FLOOR4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt FLOOR4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 44THFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 44THFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 44THFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 44THFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 44THFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 44THFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 44THFL
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 28, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 28, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 28, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 28, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 28, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Apr 28, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Mar 31, 2020 · Apt 4THFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 31, 2020 · Apt 4THFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1872
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 5,255 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,017 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1852 / 3
- Assessed value
- $439,650
- Landmark / historic district
- Stuyvesant Heights Historic District
HPD registration #310116, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 473 Tompkins Avenue
Who owns 473 Tompkins Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 473 Plaza LLC.
Does 473 Tompkins Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 110 housing violations at this property.
Is 473 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 473 Tompkins Avenue built?
City records list 1872 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 473 Tompkins Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.