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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 9, 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
13
About 93% of the building's 14 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 · 72

  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Apr 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story

    May 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.