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279 Covert Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03419-0001Map

Owner of record: Jose Otero

279 Covert Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Jose Otero. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 1 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 42

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 9, 2024

    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.

    Nov 22, 2023

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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 24, 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 8, 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 missing located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at north

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at north

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at north

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and north walls in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at north

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and east wall ,approx.28 square .feet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at north

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches basement apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 1, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings thru out basement apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 1, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance west basement apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 1, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture ceiling private hall rear basement apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 1, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood saddle vestibule door west entrance basement apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 1, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor vestibule west entrance basement apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 1, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline sink kitchen basement apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 1, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door entrance basement apt 1. located at apt 1

    Aug 10, 1989 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance basement apt 1. located at apt 1

    Aug 10, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly entrance door basement apt 1. located at apt 1

    Aug 10, 1989 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood base cabinet under sink basement apt 1 kitchen. located at apt 1

    Aug 10, 1989 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cold water handle washbasin basement apt 1 bathroom. located at apt 1

    Aug 10, 1989 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin basement apt 1 bathroom. located at apt 1

    Aug 10, 1989 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles walls basement apt 1 bathroom. located at apt 1

    Aug 10, 1989 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling boiler room basement front east.

    Aug 10, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling boiler room basement front east.

    Aug 10, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling basement apt 1 front room. located at apt 1

    Aug 10, 1989 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling front room basement apt 1. located at apt 1

    Aug 10, 1989 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door basement apt 1. located at apt 1

    Aug 10, 1989 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches basement apt.

    Oct 31, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash east window northeast room basement apt.

    Oct 31, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass upper sash west window northeast room basement apt.

    Oct 31, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceramic tiles south wall basement apt bathroom.

    Oct 31, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling northwest room basement apt.

    Oct 31, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 7, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    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 (C0)
Year built
1940
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,880 ft²
Lot area
2,050 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3419 / 1
Assessed value
$87,840
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #327576, last renewed Jan 6, 2026.

Questions about 279 Covert Street

Who owns 279 Covert Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jose Otero.

Does 279 Covert Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 279 Covert 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 279 Covert Street built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 279 Covert Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.