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179 Russell Street

Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02654-0015Map

Owner of record: C.y. Gold LLC

179 Russell Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is C.y. Gold LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2026. 9 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
36

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 16, 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
2
About 33% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 3 in 2019

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 · 31

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Sep 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing magnetic door holding device installed at building entrance , 1st story

    Aug 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door , 1st story

    Aug 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jun 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 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

    Jun 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at building front entrance

    Jun 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 4, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • A

    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

    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 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing magnetic door stopper installed at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jul 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    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 10, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Nov 11, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Nov 11, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Nov 11, 2021

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak moisture penetrating the ceiling at skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at bldg entrance door from vestibule to public hall , 1st story

    Aug 27, 2019

    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.

    Nov 15, 2016

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Poor flame from oil burner ýodor+soot¨/excess noise from burner motor/chimney base 1/2 full/incorrect wire support;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Feb 4, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Clean base of chimney,and seal,discharge missing on water htrs for relief valves,remove wood in boiler room,discharge missing on backflow preventor,correct violation & send in certificate of correction

    Dec 14, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 1, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 2R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,475 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2654 / 15
Assessed value
$658,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337611, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.

Questions about 179 Russell Street

Who owns 179 Russell Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is C.y. Gold LLC.

Does 179 Russell Street have violations?

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

Is 179 Russell Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 179 Russell Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 179 Russell Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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