479 Wilson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03391-0001Map
Owner of record: Old Grandpa Realty LLC
479 Wilson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Old Grandpa Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on August 9, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 72
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 115
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 · 72
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges to door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at entrance at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door closer at vestibule door , 1st story
Nov 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance 1st window from south at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom / buzzer from building entrance to north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood baseboard at west wall under sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing metal escutcheon plate for steam riser at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood baseboard at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the bathroom , the 4th room from east, the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective (inoperative) bell buzzer intercommunican system, from the building entrance to the panel on the north wall in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective (inoperative)light fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 5, wg to replace = 5, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from vestiuble to foyer located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 16, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 16, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 16, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 16, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 16, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at bathtub south wall at east in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 16, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing heat risder escutheon plate at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 16, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story
May 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all balconies and stories at building front at fire escape
May 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lighting fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 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 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 8,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3391 / 1
- Assessed value
- $386,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #360153, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 479 Wilson Avenue
Who owns 479 Wilson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Old Grandpa Realty LLC.
Does 479 Wilson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.
Is 479 Wilson Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 93% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 479 Wilson Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 479 Wilson Avenue?
It has 14 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.