471 Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01976-0002Map
Owner of record: Ota Vanderbilt LLC
471 Vanderbilt Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 26 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ota Vanderbilt LLC. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on July 4, 2026. 8 of the 49 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 49
- DOB violations
- 34
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 207
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 49
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 4th story
Jul 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 4, 2026
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.
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 - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Nov 6, 2025
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 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective outlet on south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 5, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 5, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 5, 2023 · Apt 1B
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
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 13, 2021
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 30, 2017
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 - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ..... in the bathroom located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2012 · Apt 1H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell at apt door in the entrance located at apt 1g, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2010 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1g lower level, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2010 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the north apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story
Mar 21, 2010 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at north
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at north
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at north
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective dood knobs in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls at north window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at north
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frame at north window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at north
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling of window casing in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at north
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frame in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at north
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frame in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at north
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at window casing in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at north
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls thru out in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows frame in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2005 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of obstructed fire escape window located at apt 4-a, 4th story, apartment at north
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 4-A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall 1st room east ,3rd room east and in the kitchen located at apt 4-a, 4th story, apartment at north
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 4-A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak 1st roomeast , 3rd room east and in the kitchen located at apt 4-a, 4th story, apartment at north
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 4-A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings at light fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4-f, 4th story
Jun 30, 2000 · Apt 4-F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4-f, 4th story
Jun 30, 2000 · Apt 4-F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood baseboard at wall in the 1st living room from east located at apt 4-f, 4th story
Jun 30, 2000 · Apt 4-F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls [hairline cracks in paint] in the entire apartment located at apt 4-f, 4th story
Jun 30, 2000 · Apt 4-F
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 34
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remove loose hazardous material at exposure #1 north elevation (gates avenue) at 1st floor and install approx 25' linear feet of sidewalk sh ed at exposure #4 west elevation (vanderbilt avenue) centered beneath fire escape
Jun 27, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.as noted at ti me of inspection,i observed on exp1 north elev spalling masonry over a main entrance door.crack in bricks on 1st floor window.exp2 east elev bulging damaged bricks and mortar joints.exp4 west elev cracks in stuc co on 1st and 2nd floor.remedy:repair and/or replace damaged facade
May 30, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emerg work order due to immedly haz conditions on exp1 north(n) elev below fire escape landing on 1st fl & on exp4 west(w) elev @ parapet wall.observed crack in brick work around window on 1st fl & on exp4 w elev cracked spalling off stucco on parapet wall above sidewalk.remedy :take/provide safety meas to secure public @ exp1n elev & exp4 w elev
May 30, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 13, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Inspection of a 4 story building with a sidewalk shed in place, i observed a few of the cross bracing was no long in place, but they were missing nuts and had fallen to the ground. the uncapped bolts, missing o
Aug 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,430
Active - Class - 2
During inspection of a sidewalk shed in place, dob records revealed that the permit expired on 07/11/2026 with no renewal in process. as per code all permits must be maintained while the equipment is in place.
Aug 7, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed at exposure 1 north elevation step crack at 2nd floor, crack at 1st floor, defected window sash, crack at north east corner coping stone. exposure
Aug 28, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 2: repair in car position idicator., provide missing up to date elevator maintenance log book for year 2023., class 1: cease use item. replace by-passed 6amp controller fuse. *** to return device to servi
Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
67x10,02x10,99bb05. 67x10-repair emergency phone; 02x10-repair alarm bell- fix this conditions immediately.
Sep 15, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
01b10,09i10,70k10,100b07,77k10. 01b doesn't re-open or stop closing car door. 09i replace water damaged,delaminating plywood and flr covering. 70k pit steel. 100b city id, correct, on car light disconnect.
Oct 25, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
05x10.05j01.08v01.17d06.15i11 05x door zone restrictor 05 eliminating gap between door & return post 18v inermitt leveling issues 17d securebracket where needed 15i allen screws stripped
Feb 12, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
27 47 83 work w/o permit b8f file application 7 obtain permit for controller
May 23, 2008 · Penalty $250
Active - Hazardous
83 x 10 83-x-10 1 rcny 11-02 only elevator in building out of service restore to service
May 16, 2008 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Cu01x10cu02x1007x1003x1005j0117h1138q03. cease use 01x/10 emergency stop switch inoperative cease use 02x/10 alarm not working. cease use 07x/10 car door reopening device not working 38q/03 car top wires expose
May 5, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
83x10 83x10 1 rcny 11-02 only elevator in bldg out of service restore to service
Apr 7, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83x10. 83 repair & restore elevator to service so that a full inspect.can be made by this dept
Mar 10, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without valid certificate of occupancy.temporary certificate of occupancy #300791427 issued on 7/26/00 for 90 days has expired as of 10/26/00.remedy:obtain valid certificate of occupan
Feb 13, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. construction work being done under job #300863420 & 300791427. no approved plans at site. remedy: maintin approved plans at site during
Jun 29, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
May 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 15, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 28, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 28, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 28, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 24, 2014 · Apt 2G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 1H
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 26
- Building area
- 12,240 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1976 / 2
- Assessed value
- $2,574,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #363737, last renewed Jul 7, 2026.
Questions about 471 Vanderbilt Avenue
Who owns 471 Vanderbilt Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ota Vanderbilt LLC.
Does 471 Vanderbilt Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.
Is 471 Vanderbilt Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 77% of its 26 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 471 Vanderbilt Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 471 Vanderbilt Avenue?
It has 26 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.