477 Harman Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03282-0038Map
Owner of record: Cho, Kyu Yong
477 Harman Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cho, Kyu Yong. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 90
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 47
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 90
- 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 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following at building entrance at front areaway
Oct 14, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the west and east walls in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailboxes at vestibule , 1st story
Sep 16, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 16, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at 2nd window from south at west wall leading to fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide uncapped radiator at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 16, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Certification postponment denied - 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 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) wainscotting at south wall, wainscotting at east wall, wainscotting at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
May 17, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
May 17, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 2 sq ft) at 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 2 sq ft) at 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
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
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
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close
Show 37 more ↓
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 15, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3282 / 38
- Assessed value
- $603,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #317510, last renewed Dec 23, 2025.
Questions about 477 Harman Street
Who owns 477 Harman Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cho, Kyu Yong.
Does 477 Harman Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.
Is 477 Harman Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 477 Harman Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 477 Harman 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.