479 Pennsylvania Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03806-0013Map
Owner of record: Penn 1 LLC
479 Pennsylvania Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Penn 1 LLC. HPD has recorded 916 housing violations here, most recently on September 3, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 916
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 1,400
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 916
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 11
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 11
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet observed at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 11
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 11
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 25, 2026 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 25, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 25, 2026 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 25, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of natural gas meter mounted at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at cellar
Apr 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of freestanding steam radiator at floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 9
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric oulet cover at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electric switch at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock on door leading to room with fire escape in the 3rd room from east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 9
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 14a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 14A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at the ceiling at basement
Feb 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage at basement
Feb 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at fire passage way
Feb 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at public hall, 4th story
Feb 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing shower head at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 14a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 14A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective springs balances at north wall window lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 14a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 14A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sub floor in the foyer located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve at steam radiator in the 4th room from east located at apt 14a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 14A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the foyer located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 10, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post at public hall
Feb 4, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Feb 2, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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 - 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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
B4a/21a/56b/50d/50f/50h/16/50a/50c/50e/50g. 50a-tankless hot water coils missing relief valves. 50b-backflow preventer undersized for boilerover 350,000 btu's. 50c-steam safety relief valve not invertical posit
Apr 5, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
3b/39/16/40/24/48a/32a/51/34b/50a-f/36. 51-draft stat collapsed fumes & soot in boiler oom. 50a-boiler missing rating plate with identifyingmark for model #. 50b-boiler is missing backflow preventer. 50c-boiler
Mar 8, 2006 · Penalty $1,300
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
May 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 20, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 20, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 20, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2026 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Outside building
Skylight
May 20, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 20, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 20, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 10
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 14,784 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3806 / 13
- Assessed value
- $557,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #303377, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.
Questions about 479 Pennsylvania Avenue
Who owns 479 Pennsylvania Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Penn 1 LLC.
Does 479 Pennsylvania Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 916 housing violations at this property.
Is 479 Pennsylvania Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 479 Pennsylvania Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 479 Pennsylvania Avenue?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.