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478 Atkins Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04454-0037Map

Owner of record: Cornel A Chin

478 Atkins Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Cornel A Chin. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 19 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

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 · 26

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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 26, 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.

    Apr 8, 2024

    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 17, 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

    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 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 23, 2022

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    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.

    Oct 15, 2018

    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.

    Nov 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner

    Jan 6, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at front entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disconnected radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble floor tiles at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance 2 sty rear apt 2r.

    Mar 6, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Nov 17, 1987

    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 missing.

    Nov 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Nov 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room rear cellar.

    Nov 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood panelling installed walls thru out cellar.

    Nov 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 12, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 12, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 12, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 2R

    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
3,640 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4454 / 37
Assessed value
$252,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #313992, last renewed Dec 24, 2024.

Questions about 478 Atkins Avenue

Who owns 478 Atkins Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cornel A Chin.

Does 478 Atkins Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 478 Atkins Avenue 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 Atkins Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 478 Atkins Avenue?

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.