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478 Herzl Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03609-0041Map

Owner of record: Hugh Bruster Irrevocable Living Trust

478 Herzl Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hugh Bruster Irrevocable Living Trust. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on December 7, 2025. 6 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 7, 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

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 · 27

  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2F

    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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2F

    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.

    Nov 19, 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 10, 2024

    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 23, 2023

    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 7, 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 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 9, 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 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 16, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 16, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    May 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    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 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    May 29, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed front entrance gate to bldg.

    Jul 23, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-35.01 adm code the premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy all stys & all apts.

    Jul 16, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 07 12 79.

    Apr 7, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 13, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 13, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 13, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 13, 2019 · Apt 2F

    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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,993 ft²
Lot area
2,467 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3609 / 41
Assessed value
$186,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #327693, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.

Questions about 478 Herzl Street

Who owns 478 Herzl Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hugh Bruster Irrevocable Living Trust.

Does 478 Herzl Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 478 Herzl 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 478 Herzl Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 478 Herzl Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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