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472 Amboy Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03610-0042Map

Owner of record: Reid, Colin

472 Amboy 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 Reid, Colin. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 18 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 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 · 33

  • 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 6, 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 8, 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 20, 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 21, 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
  • 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 23, 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 23, 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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    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 7, 2021

    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 29, 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.

    Nov 17, 2017

    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 7, 2015

    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 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Sep 30, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 23, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 23, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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

    Sep 23, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings, walls and doors. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jun 3, 2002 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jun 3, 2002 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jun 3, 2002 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective balancing device lower sash window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jun 3, 2002 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jun 3, 2002 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jun 3, 2002 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jun 3, 2002 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jun 3, 2002 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2-f, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Sep 26, 2001 · Apt 2-F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector dfective ( ms mc queen ) in the entire apartment located at apt 2-f, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Sep 26, 2001 · Apt 2-F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Sep 26, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings kitchen & in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Sep 26, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile wall & floor in the bathroom located at apt 2-f, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Sep 26, 2001 · Apt 2-F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: partitions erected in basement of premises to create separate rooms (3) full 3 pc. bathroom created. full kitchen installed. remedy: obtain permits & approvals if feasible or rest

    Aug 29, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. dob records indicate premises is a four (4) family. premises now arranged & occupied as a five (5) family dwelling with full apt created in basement

    Aug 29, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 20, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 20, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 20, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 20, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 20, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 20, 2005 · Apt 1R

    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
2,960 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3610 / 42
Assessed value
$184,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #323190, last renewed Dec 19, 2025.

Questions about 472 Amboy Street

Who owns 472 Amboy Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Reid, Colin.

Does 472 Amboy Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 472 Amboy 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 472 Amboy Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 472 Amboy 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.