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279 South 1 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02396-0027Map

Owner of record: Grower Housing Development Fund Corporat Ion, As Nominee,

279 South 1 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Grower Housing Development Fund Corporat Ion, As Nominee,. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on September 12, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
86
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
107

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 12, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
22
About 100% of the building's 22 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 86

  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the foyer located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BB

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BB

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BB

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective detached, openings, broken ceramic tiles at north wall window stool in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls through out in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 13th tread up from 3rd story balcony at east 1 fire escape at south

    Nov 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at boiler room at cellar

    Aug 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch and hinges at door leading to east court yard

    Jun 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at boiler room

    Jun 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 2D

    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.

    Nov 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock on door to room with fire escape window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jun 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jun 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jun 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jun 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit ... in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public hall, 3rd story

    May 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall in intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall in intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall in intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall in intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    May 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall in intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    May 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    May 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall in intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 5, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement

    May 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 20

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 21, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 26, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 9, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 19, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 6, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 19, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 2, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 21, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 18, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 19, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 19, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 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

    Oct 18, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 15, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 27, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p6656

    Feb 6, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p6656

    Mar 29, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain elevator in building code compliant as per bc 3001.2 & 27-987. upon an inspection the class 1 violation were observed : emergency communication device is inoperative, this a device to ensure

    Oct 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Cease use asme a17.1 2.14.57.1 car door restrictor has been tempered disable and rendered inoperative this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers safety repair and restore and contact nycdob at eir@bu

    May 7, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Class 1 item: no door lock monitoring installed in this controller, as mandated by appendix k3 of the nyc building code. remedy, file application to install door lock monitoring and notify when installation is

    Jun 13, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    The only elevator in building out of service. upon inspection, the device is found to be out-of-service remedy: restore to service immediately and, notify nycdob the device has been returned to service. e-mail

    Apr 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Class 2: 2.x.10 phone inoperative repair & test. 1.l.10 in car emergency stop switch inoperative repair & test. 100.m.7 fire service missing install & test. 100.m.7 dlm is missing install as mandated per 3.10.1

    Aug 31, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Class 2: clean pit., reprogram phone to dial current company., perform and file cat 1 year test., perform brake maintenance and provide brake tag with full date entered mm/dd/year., class 1: no door lock monito

    Mar 29, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application,install dlm an

    Mar 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt BMSTBB

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt BMSTBB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt BMSTBB

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt BMSTBB

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 22, 2023 · Apt BB

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jun 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 9, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 7, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 4, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2019 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 24, 2016 · Apt 5THFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 24, 2016 · Apt 5THFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 29, 2016 · Apt 5THFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 29, 2016 · Apt 5THFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 29, 2016 · Apt 5THFL

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D9)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
22
Building area
16,250 ft²
Lot area
3,850 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2396 / 27
Assessed value
$863,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337395, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.

Questions about 279 South 1 Street

Who owns 279 South 1 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Grower Housing Development Fund Corporat Ion, As Nominee,.

Does 279 South 1 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.

Is 279 South 1 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 279 South 1 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 279 South 1 Street?

It has 22 residential units.

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