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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 3, 2021

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 · 9

  • 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 3, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 19, 2020

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.