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579 Classon Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02016-0002Map

Owner of record: Gu, Qinyi

579 Classon Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gu, Qinyi. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on August 10, 2026. 4 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 10, 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 · 31

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 10, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Jul 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
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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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apartments have been issued a commissioner's order and occupants are in need of relocation services. apartments cannot be re-occupied unitl the commissioner's order is revoked after hpd inspection of apartments. commissioners order # 05/0095 issued due to damage from fire in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 24, 2006 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd story apt kitchen and bathroom.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window sash 3rd story apt rear room.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock entrance vestibule to 1st story public hall.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder keys lock entrance door to vestibule 1st story public hall.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing entrance door 2nd story apt #2f.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower sash windows throughout 2nd story apt #2f.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling throughout 2nd story at #2f.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling throughout 3rd story apt 2.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling all stories public hall.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling 3rd story public hall.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor front room 3rd story apt 2.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock entrance door to 3rd story apt 2.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood frame entrance door to 3rd story apt 2.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose hand rail 3rd story public hall.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door clothes closet front room 3rd story apt 2.

    Jan 24, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 2nd story apt #2f

    Feb 3, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for 2nd and 3rd story public hall

    Feb 3, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor bathroom--3rd story public hall

    Feb 3, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Apr 24, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 11, 2005 · Apt ANON

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Apr 11, 2005 · Apt ANON

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 11, 2005 · Apt ANON

    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 (C3)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,940 ft²
Lot area
2,068 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
2016 / 2
Assessed value
$987,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #383792, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.

Questions about 579 Classon Avenue

Who owns 579 Classon Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gu, Qinyi.

Does 579 Classon Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 579 Classon 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 579 Classon Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 579 Classon Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.