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471 Central Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03383-0006Map

Owner of record: 4021 15th Ave. Realty Corp.

471 Central Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 4021 15th Ave. Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
67
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
37

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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
5
About 83% of the building's 6 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 · 67

  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 7, 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.

    Feb 23, 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.

    Apr 7, 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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 24, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 24, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof ... at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 24, 2020

    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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in 1st closet at south (approx., 3 sq. dft.) in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 3L

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the fire retarding material at ceiling at all stories at public hall

    Dec 1, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3-r, 3rd story

    Feb 6, 2003 · Apt 3-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3-r, 3rd story

    Feb 6, 2003 · Apt 3-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 4, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer system, from 3rd story east apt #3r to bldg entrance at front areaway

    Feb 4, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked, 1st story at public hall

    Feb 4, 2003

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ,mice, in the entire apartment located at apt 3-r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Feb 4, 2003 · Apt 3-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin , roaches, in the entire apartment located at apt 3-r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Feb 4, 2003 · Apt 3-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3-r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Jan 14, 2003 · Apt 3-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3-r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Jan 14, 2003 · Apt 3-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the kitchen located at apt 3-r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Jan 14, 2003 · Apt 3-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1-r, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2002 · Apt 1-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1-r, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2002 · Apt 1-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1st sty rear at public hall

    Jan 2, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose shower head tub in the bathroom located at apt 1-r, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2002 · Apt 1-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing faucet handle hot water wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1-r, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2002 · Apt 1-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1-r, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2002 · Apt 1-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 1-r, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2002 · Apt 1-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose top hindge vestibule door 1st sty at public hall

    Jan 2, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 1st sty at public hall

    Jan 2, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door top hindge base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1-r, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2002 · Apt 1-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Dec 10, 2001 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unhinged door at vestibule to 1 sty at public hall

    Dec 10, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 7, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, cellar

    Oct 19, 2001

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Sep 7, 2001 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system street entryand in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Sep 7, 2001 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locks entrance doors street to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door and hinges vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 100 watts required at stoop

    Sep 7, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 17, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 9, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 9, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 9, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 9, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 9, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 9, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 4, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 4, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 4, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 4, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2004 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 16, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 22, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 17, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 12, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 14, 2003 · Apt BLGD

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 16, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 14, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 27, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 27, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 27, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 14, 2003 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,100 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3383 / 6
Assessed value
$495,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #336576, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 471 Central Avenue

Who owns 471 Central Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 4021 15th Ave. Realty Corp..

Does 471 Central Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.

Is 471 Central Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 471 Central Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 471 Central Avenue?

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.