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478 East 96 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04692-0033Map

Owner of record: 478 East 96th Street, LLC

478 East 96 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 478 East 96th Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 4 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
29

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 46

  • 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 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing fire retardant material at ceiling in public hall at basement

    Jan 5, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): viol. #18551456, #18551457 and 18556753 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.

    Jan 5, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Replace with new the missing fire retardant material at ceiling, west section at basement

    Jan 5, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
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  • C

    Replace with new the missing fire retardant material at ceiling, east section at basement

    Jan 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1F

    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 19, 2025

    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
  • 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
  • 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 22, 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.

    Feb 24, 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete stucco approx. 10 sq.ft. at south exterior wall , 2nd story

    Feb 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 10, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 10, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 10, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jun 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to cellar locked at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 19, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit closet doors in the 5th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the 5th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on.

    May 15, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 10, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 2F

    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
3,520 ft²
Lot area
3,445 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4692 / 33
Assessed value
$219,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #339835, last renewed Dec 9, 2025.

Questions about 478 East 96 Street

Who owns 478 East 96 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 478 East 96th Street, LLC.

Does 478 East 96 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 478 East 96 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 478 East 96 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 478 East 96 Street?

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.