478 Riverdale Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03834-0022Map
Owner of record: J Hodge
478 Riverdale Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is J Hodge. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 5 of the 18 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 55
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 18
- 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 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 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 - 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 26, 2024
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 10, 2024
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 23, 2023
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 25, 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.
Feb 25, 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 9, 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.
Apr 9, 2021
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 30, 2019
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 18, 2018
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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 8, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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., 1st story
Aug 8, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at south
Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - 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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apartments have been issued a commissioner's order and occupants are in need of relocation services. apartments cannot be re-occupied unitl the commissioner's order is revoked after hpd inspection of apartments. commissioner's order# 11/0063 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Info nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35355326k issued on 10-18-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for obstructed passdageway from over gro
Nov 24, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted;at exposure#1 observed fire escape on the left and fire escape on the right w/ obstructed passageway due to overgrown tree branches. remedy:remove obstruct
Oct 18, 2018
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 14, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 14, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Jun 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 1, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt ANON
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 7,488 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,158 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3834 / 22
- Assessed value
- $410,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #308323, last renewed Dec 4, 2024.
Questions about 478 Riverdale Avenue
Who owns 478 Riverdale Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is J Hodge.
Does 478 Riverdale Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 478 Riverdale Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 478 Riverdale Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 478 Riverdale Avenue?
It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.