79 South 8 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02130-0026Map
Owner of record: Jacob Hirsch
79 South 8 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jacob Hirsch. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 27 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 27
- 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 5, 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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 10, 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
Open — Info 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 11, 2024
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 22, 2023
Open — Info 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 24, 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 15, 2022
Open — Info 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 2, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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, 2018
Open — Info 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, 2017
Open — Info 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 15, 2016
Open — Info 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 14, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, basement rear.
Mar 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escapes all stys all parts
Mar 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty apt 1 hernandez , section '' ''
Jan 28, 1997 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls thru out 2 sty north apt 2 , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1996 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats thru out 1 sty north apt 2 , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1996 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 3 sty apt 3 , section '' ''
Sep 26, 1996 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock of east wall near sink bathroom 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2
Sep 26, 1996 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling thru out 3 sty apt 3 , section '' ''
Sep 26, 1996 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty apt 1 hernandez located at apt 1
Sep 26, 1996 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit work noted: partitions erected throughout basement creating rooms remedy: obtain all necessary permits if feasible or restore premises to original lawful conditions
Oct 28, 1997
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 27, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34985487l issued on 8/7/12.(illegal 2nd story balcony/deck)remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Mar 4, 2013 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34985487l issued 08/07/12 for illegal work @ 2nd fl metal deck rear. rem:comply w/commissioner's order.
Jan 30, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34985487l issued on 8/07/12 for work w/out a permit- @rear installation of metal deck @ 2nd flr ect. rem: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Dec 10, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted: at rear of premises, workers inprocess of extending metal deck at 2nd flr. steel column bolted into concrete footing and steel beam welded to column and existing deck.
Aug 7, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted partitions erected throuut basement creating rooms. remedy: obtain all necessary permits if feasible or restore premises to original lawful condition.
Oct 28, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.cellar changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected and kitchen & bathroom facilities have been installed.
Oct 1, 1997 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building /hazardous defects area/ at basement boiler room rotted joist visible thru missign boiler room ceiling/ plaster & tin ceiling required fire separation at boiler room & dwelling spac
Aug 27, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2130 / 26
- Assessed value
- $130,080
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #366490, last renewed Sep 2, 1997.
Questions about 79 South 8 Street
Who owns 79 South 8 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jacob Hirsch.
Does 79 South 8 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 79 South 8 Street 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 79 South 8 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 79 South 8 Street?
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.