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79 Vanderbilt Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01887-0035Map

Owner of record: 79 Vanderbilt LLC

79 Vanderbilt Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1877 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 79 Vanderbilt LLC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 37 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
39
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 39

  • 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

    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 25, 2024

    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.

    Apr 12, 2024

    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 17, 2023

    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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    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 4, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    Open — Info 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 30, 2017

    Open — Info 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 16, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required

    Mar 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. at front areaway

    Oct 4, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balusters from 1 to 2 sty public hall stairs.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door west entrance door 3 sty apt.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective west entrnace door to 3 sty apt .

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 frame missing.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish thru roof.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of open cockloft at walls near skylight 3 sty public hall.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door entrance to boiler room cellar.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ceiling 1 & 2 sty public halls.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs public hall all stys.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys front.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice at roof front.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement newel post south at front steps.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of wood wire lotha sheet rock all stories public halls.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the through out cellar.

    Jan 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 9, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 17, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 11, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 19, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 19, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 11, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 24, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 24, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#1 next to the window there are step cracks. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.

    May 17, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building building wall(s) or appurtenances noted observed at exposure #1 next to the window the side the are step cracks maintain exteiror building wall

    Mar 10, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenances.at the time of inspection & observed,at exp #7 facade below 1st fl window show cracks & separation from granite ledge & bricks at front entrance stoop pillar mis

    Nov 18, 2020 · Penalty $1,563

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35416540h issued on 05/02/19 & 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

    Aug 19, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Vio details: failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection,i observed at exposures # front entrance step aredefective & cracked the entire step & also to left side of the front

    Aug 19, 2020 · Penalty $1,563

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35416540h issued on 05/02/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. noted: demolition work was done on all floor

    Jan 30, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35459341p issued on 11-18-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for removing a written stop work that was posted on the front

    Jan 30, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: observed at exp#1 at the left side the are step cracks. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.

    Jan 30, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Tampered with removed or defaced a written stop work order:record complaint #369104 stop work order issued on 5-2-2019 ecb #35416540h work wihout permit has een removed without authroized by dob no records of p

    Nov 18, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order conatined in summons/violation #35416540h issued on 05-02-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for: work without a pe

    Nov 18, 2019

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to miantain building walls or appurtannces at the time of inspection an dobserved at exp #2 front below 1st floor window to foundation/curb basement a large cracks in vertical appprox 3'0 loose bricks a

    Nov 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,563

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Noted @exp 1 under 1st floor window next to driveway cracking next to basement window. rem: repair and or replace.

    Sep 17, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35416540h issued on 5/2/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem: comply with commissio

    Sep 17, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls and apprutenances at exposure 1 (step crack) at corner 1st floor missing martar comply with code

    Jul 15, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall: at time of inspection observed brick crack wall at exposure 1 and also observed brick crack wall at exposure 2. remedy: provide report for structural stability. also provide s

    May 2, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit:@time of inspection observed 3 men working @entire building 123 w/o permit. observe work demolition done and new partition erected @1st floor & performing new electric work and plumming

    May 2, 2019

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. 1 story extension at rear (concrete blocks) approx23'x12'x10' has been constructed. remedy: obtain permit.

    Nov 10, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
1877
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,928 ft²
Lot area
1,955 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1887 / 35
Assessed value
$154,200
Landmark / historic district
Wallabout Historic District

HPD registration #314181, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 79 Vanderbilt Avenue

Who owns 79 Vanderbilt Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 79 Vanderbilt LLC.

Does 79 Vanderbilt Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 79 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 79 Vanderbilt Avenue built?

City records list 1877 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 79 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.