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179 East 54 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04660-0039Map

Owner of record: Robert Bernagene, Jean Marie

179 East 54 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Robert Bernagene, Jean Marie. HPD has recorded 160 housing violations here, most recently on October 17, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
160
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
203

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 17, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2019
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 160

  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at celler at boiler room

    Oct 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the baseboard at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet observed at ceiling and east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ar the east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective frame at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at at vestibul door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Feb 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • 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 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective consisting of fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective consisting of fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal frame at entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of hook and eye at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at bulkhead at east at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of construction equipment at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at 1st story public hall at boiler room

    Jan 10, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall in the 1st private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed

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 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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35433177r issued on 12-03-20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unob

    Sep 14, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35433178z issued on 02-03-20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bui

    Sep 14, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway(2)dead storage vehicles parked/stored under the fire escape preventing proper egress/exit passageway.remedy:remove obstruction.

    Feb 3, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection observed fire escape drop ladder blocked from fully extended by (1)parked dead storage vehicle of side exposure#4(right side)remedy:re

    Feb 3, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district-at time of inspection-observed(3)parked/stored vehicles w/o platos & uncovered atthe right side of premises.(1)fla-red last 8 digits-d7517709(2)red nis

    Feb 3, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob w/o a permit vio issued for construction at cellar and no c/c provide.not vio #34853828x issued on 5.28.10. remedy: comply w/commissioner's

    Feb 23, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w.o permit. noted: at cellar level new plumbing lines, electricalwiring installed & bathroom relocated. interior partition walls erected for meters. remedy: obtain permit or obtain permit to restore to pri

    May 28, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner vestibule area has cracks in fl 4apt if front apt 1st fl has cracks in hallway & in btrm fl wall ceiling area are cracked rem: make all necessary repairs

    Apr 22, 2010 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 2FT

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 3F3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt APT1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 25, 2021 · 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 (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
6,000 ft²
Lot area
3,333 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4660 / 39
Assessed value
$359,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312366, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.

Questions about 179 East 54 Street

Who owns 179 East 54 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Robert Bernagene, Jean Marie.

Does 179 East 54 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 160 housing violations at this property.

Is 179 East 54 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 179 East 54 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 179 East 54 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.