420 Vanderbilt Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01959-0063Map

420 Vanderbilt Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1872 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Eastman, Elizabeth L. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 8 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 15
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 64

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 20, 2025
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.
Jun 11, 2025
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 29, 2024
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.
Apr 12, 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.
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 14, 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.
Oct 31, 2019
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 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 16, 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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortice lock at entrance to building at public hall, 1st story
May 21, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
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 5, 2000
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
General
Floor
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
General
Doors
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close

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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
General
Windows
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
General
Windows
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close
General
Mold
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2007 · Apt 3C
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2007 · Apt 3C
Close
Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 5B
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 5B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 10, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 5B
Close
Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 5B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 4A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 5F
Close
Nonconst
Janitor/super
Sep 18, 2005 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Sep 18, 2005 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 5F
Close
Nonconst
Janitor/super
Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 4A
Close
Nonconst
Janitor/super
Sep 11, 2005 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Sep 11, 2005 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 5B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 5B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 4A
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: 1872
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,520 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 302
Council district: 35
Block / lot: 1959 / 63
Assessed value: $133,080
Landmark / historic district: Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #324364, last renewed Dec 16, 2025.

Questions about 420 Vanderbilt Avenue

Who owns 420 Vanderbilt Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eastman, Elizabeth L.

Does 420 Vanderbilt Avenue have violations?

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

Is 420 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 420 Vanderbilt Avenue built?

City records list 1872 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 420 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.