476 Jefferson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03178-0020Map
Owner of record: 16 Cypress Ave Realty LLC
476 Jefferson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1950 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 63 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 16 Cypress Ave Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on March 11, 2009.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 51
- ECB violations
- 64
- HPD complaints
- 20
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 5
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 404, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 404
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 404, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 404
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 404, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 404
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the bathroom located at apt 404, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 404
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 404, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 404
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 51
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2019
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 - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approx.240 linear feet of sidewalk shed along entire exp#1 (jefferson st), sidewalk shed shall wrap around along exp#4 (scott avenue), an additional 10 linear feet
Jan 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Show 40 more ↓
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 12, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 16, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 9, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Boro. comm. has issued a 10 day letter of intent to rev oke appl#30229 3587 on 03 31-08 percentage of work completed none remedy; stop all work immediately, make site safe
Apr 9, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3f3416 cease use
Apr 13, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 29, 1996
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- 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
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 · 64
- Class - 2
Observed in the commercial basement space the installation of a trench area drain connected with prohibited 2" plastic fittings (as per pc 701.10) draining into a sprinkler relief drain. the undersized pipingb
Jan 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Observed in the commercial basement space the installation of a trench area drain connected with prohibited 2" plastic fittings draining into a sprinkler relief drain. the undersized piping and improper connect
Jan 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Laars boiler 500,000btu ser#9223 domestic hw boiler is unregistered with dob/incorrect expansion tank/wires exposed/re circulating line incorrect/spill switch incorrect/installed on brick/, maintain boiler; cor
Jul 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Laars boiler 500,000btu ser#4623 heating boiler is unregistered with the dob/wires are exposed/boiler installed on hollow block/, maintain boiler; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Jul 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Oil leak@burner/waste oil@room/steam control pipes incorrect/safety valve missing body drain/chimney base full/gas piolit regulator miss vent limiter/oil tk sign miss/oil shutoff valve miss@tk/antisyphon valve
Jul 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
1. nyc chapter k3 - 2014 nycbc.. 2.1.2 windows in hoistway enclosures every hoistway-window opening ten (10) stories or fewer above a thoroughfare, and every such window opening three (3) stories or fewer above
Apr 19, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35372796j issued on 01/04/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintain
Feb 28, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at exp #1, building front exterior brick wall in state of disrepair. observed at parapet, several cracks, missing bricks, loose bricks, missing mort
Jan 4, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35360347x issued 09/18/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file fo
Nov 1, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#1,bldg front facade at 3rd fl exterior masonry wall w/an opening approx 2'x20'sq ft observed. also several defect at different location throughout
Sep 18, 2018
Resolve
Show 40 more ↓
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall or appurtenances.noted:at exposure #1 building front 3rd floor exterior masonry wall with an opening approx (2'x20')observed.also defective masonry at several location exp #1.r
Aug 7, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide class'j' fire alarm system in transiently occupied bldg. remedy: disc illegal occupancy.
Nov 2, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-118.3.1 altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 & 28-118.3.2. noted: altered/changed bldg under alt-1 320914230 from commercial to residential occupied as dwelling w/o valid c of o.
Nov 2, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used converted for other tham permanent residentialpurposes: dob's records indicates bldg as multiple dwelling alt-1 #320914230 class'a'apt bldg apt #307 on 3rd fl now converted & used for
Nov 2, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #301470085. illegal occupancy by c/o #301470085. illegal occupancy noted: cellar & 1 floor occupied as an office spaces,cellar levels room unit #7b used as sleeping uni
Jun 2, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Permanent residence used/converted for other than permanent residential purposes. c/o #301470085 indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class'a'm.d. artist studios(md bldg)now apt #301 illegally used/conver
Jun 2, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. illegal work noted: at 1 fl retail area install full height partitions to create rooms,water & waste lines electrical work,create opening in extension walls,enclosing loading dock work 60% comp
Jun 2, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provided fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jun 2, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy # 301470085f. cofo states that 4th flr to be used as a factory.cofo issued 12/28/06. at time of inspection, htere are approx 25 apt doors.acce
Sep 15, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at 4th flr, factory floor converted to aprx 25 aptswith each apt having a separate front door, full height partitions,full kitchen with gas stove and sink with water and waste lines,3pc bathr
Sep 15, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
97##6 failure to maintain elevator device.respondent failed to allow mandatory annual inspection by the dept or approved agency per 28-304 6.1 and appendix k of the building code.multiple attempts to gain acc
May 30, 2013 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34895288j issued on 3/14/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for illegal occupancy at cellar.
Sep 12, 2012 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34895288j issued on 03/14/12. for illegal occupancy, etc. @ cellar. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Jul 27, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34895288j issued on 3.14.11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.
May 11, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34895288j issued on 3/14/11. for illegal occupancy at cellar etc. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Mar 15, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34895288j issued on 3/14/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Mar 15, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34895288j issued on 3-14-11 for illegal occupancy etc @ cellar. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.
Jan 25, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 34895288j issued on 03/14/11.for occupancy contrary to thatallowed by the c/o - cellar. remedy : comply w/ the commissioner's ord
Nov 14, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for nov#34895288j issued on 03/14/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01 rem: file a cert of correction 34895290z issued on 3/14/11
Jul 13, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct vio#34895290z for work w/o permit @ cellar.installed 10 class 'a' apts.rem:comply w/ comm's order & obtain permit.
May 3, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted in that 10 class 'a' apt were constructed in cellar partition walls erected. full kitchens w/gas stove. 3pc bathrooms, living rooms and bedrooms. all work done w/o approvals and
Mar 14, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o #301470085f in that cellar should be used as storage. there are 10 class 'a' apts in cellar. remedy: discontinue illegal use and/or amend certificate of occupancy.
Mar 14, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacturing district m1-1 factor bldg had been converted into loft apt. also in cellar there are 10 class 'a' apts, full kitchen, gas stove, 3 pc bathrooms, living rooms, and bedrooms. remedy
Mar 14, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34840605x for work w/o permit @ 4th flr installed plumbing & partitions to convert factory to multi class 'a' apts. no record correction. remedy: comply w/comm's
Oct 4, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio#34840605x for work w/opermit @ 4th flr erected plumbing partitions to convert factory to multi dwelling "a" apts.no record of correction.rem:comply w/comm's order
Aug 30, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file a cofc for vio#34840605x.rem:file cofc
Aug 20, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. note: work done at 4th flr converting factory space to multi dwelling units. full partition walls erected throughout. creating units numbered from 401 - 425 with community laundry room.
Apr 23, 2010 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. note: c of o #301470085 dated 12/28/06 indicates the occupancy of the 4th flr is a factory. now exists multiple units with # on doors ranging from 401-425.
Apr 23, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file cofc w/dob pursuant to 28.204.2 for vio # 34807145j remedy:file cofc
Feb 9, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file cofc w/dob pursuant to 28.204.2 for vio # 34807145j remedy:file cofc
Feb 9, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov #34807143x for work w/o a permit erected partitions (install water waste line) rem: correct conditions sited.
Feb 8, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legally apprved # of families dob records indicates premises to be legally approved for a factory artist studios now premises converted into 66 class a apts
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $27,400
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at 2nd,3rd & 4th flrs, erected full height partitions creating 66 individual spaces. installed water & waste line for 66 residential sinks, 66 3 pc baths, 66 gas lines for
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Construction or alteration. work w/o a permit in a manufacturing district for residential use, factory converted into 66 class 'a' apts w/o permit. remedy: comply w/code.
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Maintain or permit conversion of industrial manufactoring bldg to residential use w/o c of o code compliance if acting converted to 66 class a apts w/o permit plans or c of o remedy: comply w/ code
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 2
Supervision/use of rigging equipment w/o a rigger's license. noted 2 pt suspended scaffold at exp #1 hanging approx 20' high over sidewalk with no pedestrian protection. no rigger at this address as per d.o.b.
May 29, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail maintain bldg compliant manner: no fore stopping per bc 712.3 & 27-345. "294" pipes running threw from 3rd to 4th fl not properly sealed leaving opening up to 2" wide.also drywall replaced w.o proper fire
Feb 11, 2009 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 2
Work without permit. noted erected full height partition walls creating approx. 25 rooms with locking doors on 4th floor. rem: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Feb 11, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted 1)interiorstairs located at north section of bldg & north west section of bldg missing handrails/add not as per code. 2)water tank located at roof lev
Aug 7, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #30147085f issued 12/28/06 classified 1st flr factory 2nd flr & 3rd flr artists studios and 4th flr factory. now building occupies at 2nd flr &
Aug 7, 2008 · Penalty $400
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 408
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 406
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 10, 2013 · Apt 404
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 201
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Locks
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 404
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 404
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 213
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
Show 10 more ↓
- Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2008 · Apt 407
Close - General
Doors
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 302
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 307
Close - General
Windows
Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 307
Close - General
Mold
Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 307
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 30, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 20, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Aug 20, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 18, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1950
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 63
- Building area
- 85,513 ft²
- Lot area
- 28,570 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-1
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3178 / 20
- Assessed value
- $5,440,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 476 Jefferson Street
Who owns 476 Jefferson Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 16 Cypress Ave Realty LLC.
Does 476 Jefferson Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 476 Jefferson 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 476 Jefferson Street built?
City records list 1950 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 476 Jefferson Street?
It has 63 residential units and 119 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.