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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 42
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 9, 2024
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 22, 2023
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 22, 2023
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 24, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 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.
Apr 8, 2021
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.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Oct 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at north
Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches basement apt 1. , section '' ''
May 1, 1997 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance west basement apt 1. , section '' ''
May 1, 1997 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture ceiling private hall rear basement apt 1. , section '' ''
May 1, 1997 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline sink kitchen basement apt 1. , section '' ''
May 1, 1997 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance basement apt 1. located at apt 1
Aug 10, 1989 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance basement apt 1. located at apt 1
Aug 10, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin basement apt 1 bathroom. located at apt 1
Aug 10, 1989 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling boiler room basement front east.
Aug 10, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling boiler room basement front east.
Aug 10, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches basement apt.
Oct 31, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceramic tiles south wall basement apt bathroom.
Oct 31, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.