179 Malta Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04343-0052Map
Owner of record: Avila, Robert
179 Malta Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Avila, Robert. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 13
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 · 14
- 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, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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 17, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info 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 8, 2019
Open — Info 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 31, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections kitchen and bathroom at cellar
Jan 17, 2009
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible ... at cellar
Jan 17, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures the range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock on gate at building entrance door
Dec 10, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated double cylinder locking device on the gate to the building entrance, at front areaway
Oct 15, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records class 'a'apt created at cellar. partitions erected creating rooms. kitchen & bathroom fixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended
Jan 17, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 4, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt PRVT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,672 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-1
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4343 / 52
- Assessed value
- $57,540
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #817738, last renewed Nov 6, 2017.
Questions about 179 Malta Street
Who owns 179 Malta Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Avila, Robert.
Does 179 Malta Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 179 Malta 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 179 Malta Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 179 Malta Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.