428 Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01959-0067Map
Owner of record: O'brien Worthman Vanderbilt LLC
428 Vanderbilt Avenue is a two-family home built in 1872 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is O'brien Worthman Vanderbilt LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on November 3, 2021. 8 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 7
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 · 9
- 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 3, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx, 3 sq. ft. at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 14651182 issued 01-nov-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures . in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx, 3 sq. ft. at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
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 19, 2020
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at east
Oct 16, 2020 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 30, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Obs damaged/loose brick column supporting structure&fa ade dislodged@exposure 3 w/make shift support for the exposed fa ade,notched wood beams@multiple fl into pocket beams on brick wall w/make-shift shims,stairs secured w/multiple pieces of wood.no design drawings,pe shop drawings, sia inspections for field conditions
Jul 18, 2024
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed interior work including painting, fireplace repair, and door installation while dob alt permit expired 09/19/2025. no further work allowed until permit is renewed. contrary to ac
Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Time of inspection, observed poor housekeeping at rear yard (exp 3) with accumulation of debris and loose materials on sidewalk and street creating a hazard. clean and maintain site. contrary to bc 3303.4.1 uns
Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed construction fence erected at rear yard (exp 3) with expired dob permit. fence remains without valid authorization. renew permit or remove fence. contrary to ac 28-105.1. unpermi
Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed foundation and earthwork, work in progress under application # b00958099-s4 -st, with loc in place & w/out nb or alt1 issued. stop all foundation and earthwork, structural work.,
Aug 1, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi of a 3-story bldg it was observed that the site was under a full stop work order, since-o8/01/2025.by badge: #2868- vio-# 39155424n upon inspection performed it reveled failure to comply with. full stop sw
Aug 1, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
At an active 3-story jobsite, access was denied by gc/workers. multiple calls were made; permit holder said a rep would tell workers to open the door. i waited over 45 minutes but no one arrived. inspection cou
Jul 30, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection on an active jobsite, observed material stored on the street, upon request for dot permits for material storage on the street none were provided/ available. dot permits that were available
Jul 18, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus, materials, devices, appliances or wiring in use. note:at time of inspection observed unsuitable, electrical conditions creating a potential electric
Jul 18, 2024 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Obs damaged/loose brick column supporting structure&facade dislodged@exposure 3 w/make shift support for the exposed facade,notched wood beams at multiple floors into pocket beams on brick wall w/make-shift shi
Jul 18, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed jobsite accessible from adjacent properties w/ large amounts of debris, construction materials exposed rebars at rear exposure 2,3 & 4 without construction fence to secure and prevent access to site w/
Jul 18, 2024 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved design drawings.note:at time of inspection on a active jobsite of a 4 story building observed work in progress throughout premises.upon reviewing a load bearing wall contrary,n
Jul 18, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Obsved demolition structural work,columns & facade dislodgoment @ expoure 3, notched wood beams extending into beams pockets w/ wood cleats,make-shift wood shorings @ mutiple locations while permit b00958099-st
Jul 18, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection on an active jobsite, observed inadequate housekeeping consisting of large amounts of debris and construction materials being stored and scattered throughout entire site. materials, debris
Jul 18, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection on an active jobsite of a 4-story building, observed that fire extinguishers were missing at all floors,lack of fire extinguishers creates a hazard condition for workers on jobsite in case
Jul 18, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi on a 4 story bldg. plumbing work/was done throughout the entire premises. upon reviewing. and doing a search on bis/dob now reveal to me that no permit was issued for plumbing work for that jobsite., obtai
Jul 18, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection on an active jobsite of a 4 story building, observed earth work in proggress at exposure 3, did a search in bis& dob now witch alerted me that no permits were issued for or applied for the
Jul 18, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection on an active jobsite, observed structural work in progress without a permit. did a search in bis &dob now witch alerted me that no permits were issued for or applied for the premises, obta
Jul 18, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
No access.at time of my inspection on a 3 story bldg i saw worker cameout of the bldg & upon returning to the premise,i requested to access.he was geared to work & appeared to be a worker.he denied access to me
Apr 22, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1872
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,827 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1959 / 67
- Assessed value
- $225,960
- Landmark / historic district
- Fort Greene Historic District
Questions about 428 Vanderbilt Avenue
Who owns 428 Vanderbilt Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is O'brien Worthman Vanderbilt LLC.
Does 428 Vanderbilt Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 428 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 428 Vanderbilt Avenue built?
City records list 1872 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 428 Vanderbilt Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.