279 East 54 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04702-0067Map

279 East 54 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Williams, Althea. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 3 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 23
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 23

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 23

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
Open — Nov sent out
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
Open — Nov sent out
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
Oct 6, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Oct 6, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Oct 6, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective binding door and door frame in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed

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BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the 3rd room from east, the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1F
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
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 4, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
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
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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments in a manufacturing district for residential use.noted:at time of inspection observation was made at exp #2 of premises excavat
Apr 12, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted having constructed partition wall in basement creating 2 rooms and 1 3 peice bathroom remedy obtain a permit if feasible are restore premise to prior legal condition
Jan 22, 2004 · Penalty $250
Resolve

Complaints

Door/window
Door frame
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
Electric
Wiring
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close

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Door/window
Window frame
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
Electric
Power outage
Jul 20, 2023 · Apt APT2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
May 6, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 23, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Stairs
Jan 23, 2004 · Apt BSMT
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: 1920
Floors: 2
Residential units: 4
Building area: 3,360 ft²
Lot area: 3,000 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 317
Council district: 45
Block / lot: 4702 / 67
Assessed value: $252,450
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #340776, last renewed Jun 30, 2026.

Questions about 279 East 54 Street

Who owns 279 East 54 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Williams, Althea.

Does 279 East 54 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 279 East 54 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 279 East 54 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 279 East 54 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.