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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 46
- 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 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Feb 19, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing fire retardant material at ceiling in public hall at basement
Jan 5, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing fire retardant material at ceiling, east section at basement
Jan 5, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 19, 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 - 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, 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 22, 2023
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 24, 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to cellar locked at public hall, 1st story
Jul 19, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.