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47 Vanderbilt Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01872-0002Map

Owner of record: Mekkawy, Derek

47 Vanderbilt Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mekkawy, Derek. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
76
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
21
HPD complaints
13

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 · 76

  • 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 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 11, 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 12, 2024

    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 2, 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 13, 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.

    Apr 13, 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 31, 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 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts posted on entrance door to building - for units, 1,2,3 - vacate # 142591

    Jan 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in the entire building

    Jan 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures throughout in the entire building

    Jan 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx cable and electrical wiring at basement and cellar stories

    Jan 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fixed wrought iron gate at exterior side of fire escape window at 2nd story apartment 2

    Jan 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of excessive house hold items and rubbish at scuttle recess at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in the entire building

    Jan 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the entire building

    Jan 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents evidence of rats throughout the entire building

    Jan 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Jan 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling light fixture at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material , at boiler room at cellar

    Dec 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling soffit at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Dec 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling soffit at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Dec 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at scuttle closet at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fixed metal gate installed at exterior of fire escape window at eastnorth 1 room and kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at (disused)-northwest chimney at roof

    Dec 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective leaky automatic water feeder and glass gauge at heating system, in the boiler room at cellar

    Dec 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical bx cable wiring through out in the boiler room at cellar

    Dec 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly fire-retard, in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department, the ceiling in the boiler room at cellar

    Dec 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing chimney cap at northwest disused chimney at roof

    Dec 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 4, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 4, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in a code complaint manner no fire- proofing in cellar @ electrical meter room section of missing sheetrock with exposed floor wooden joist

    Dec 20, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Faiure to maintain building in a code complaint manner @ exp #(3) rear yard above top floor parapet decorative masonary bricks falling

    Dec 20, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Unsafe storage of combustible material & equipment @ cellar area in boiler room wooden selves & houshold products

    Dec 20, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 21

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39003147l issued on 05/20/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c

    Oct 7, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39003147l issued on 05/20/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissi

    Mar 24, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39003147l issued on 05/20/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. noted: on 1st,2nd & 3rd fls,did plumbing &

    Jan 11, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39003147l issued on 05/20/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file

    Nov 22, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order conatined in summons/violation #39003148n issued on 05-202-109 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for:failure to maintai

    Nov 18, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioner order contained in summons/violat on#39003147l issued on 05-20-2019 and to fiel a certificate of correc ion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.comply with commissioner ord

    Sep 24, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner order contained in summons/violat on#39003148n issued on 05-20-2019 and to fiel a certificate of correc ion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.comply with commissioners or

    Sep 24, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39003148n issued on 5/20/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. remedy:comply w/ commissio

    Aug 8, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39003147l issued on 5/20/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. remedy:comply w/ commissio

    Aug 8, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Excessive debris; 10 yards of construction debris at front yard and rear yard , repair and/replace; stop all work except to make site safe - contact brooklyn borough dob 718 802 3685

    May 20, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, construction, facade work, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work at cellar, basement, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors, front facade and rear yard, without a permit , obtain permit; stop all wo

    May 20, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio# 35311426n issued on 1/5/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defe

    Jul 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio# 35311425l issued on 1/5/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob

    Jul 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/v olation#35311426n issued on 01/05/18 an to file a certificate of corr ection pusuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no compliance recorded for

    Jun 6, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/v olation#35311425l issued on 01/05/18 an to file a certificate of corr ection pusuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no compliance recorded for

    Jun 6, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35311426n issued on 1/5/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner

    Apr 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35311425l issued on 1/5/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or d

    Apr 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35311425l issued on 01-05-18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to th

    Mar 5, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35311426n issued on 01-05-18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain buil

    Mar 5, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or dob records.note;as per registration # 346746 to be a 3 fam house now is being used as a 3/4 house w/20 beds and 12 occupants at time of inspection.rem:discont

    Jan 5, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.defect noted:at bsmt level missing fire rating on ceiling and on first floors in some area 2floor area in living rm water damage on ceiling and on stairs going

    Jan 5, 2018

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt NONE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt FLR3

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt FLR3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt FLR3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt FLR3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 1

    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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,017 ft²
Zoning
M1-2
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1872 / 2
Assessed value
$196,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #346746, last renewed Sep 14, 2024.

Questions about 47 Vanderbilt Avenue

Who owns 47 Vanderbilt Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mekkawy, Derek.

Does 47 Vanderbilt Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.

Is 47 Vanderbilt 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 47 Vanderbilt Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 47 Vanderbilt Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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