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470 Midwood Street

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-04803-0012Map

Owner of record: Kopfstein, Yosef Y

470 Midwood Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Kopfstein, Yosef Y. HPD has recorded 108 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
108
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
28

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 108

  • 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 5, 2026

    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 20, 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 10, 2025

    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 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical fixtures and outlets throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jun 26, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    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 3rd room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 26, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jun 26, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all fixtures at ceiling at public hall

    Jun 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 26, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and west wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 26, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17074875 issued 26-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 11, 2024

    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 21, 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 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2022

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances: at time of inspection the facade at all exposures exhibits spalling/flaking masonry and diagonal cracking., maintain exterior building wall; maintain exterio

    May 3, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building & parts thereof in a code compliant manner: at time of inspection, the cmu fence at the front yard at exp-4 exhibits diagonal cracking., repair and or replace; repair and/or replace

    May 3, 2022 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and the department of building records.partition erected creating an illegal class"a"5b room apt at 2nd story.illegal conversion use for living.remedy:discontinue ille

    May 20, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt SECOND

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 2DNFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 29, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 18, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 4, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 22, 2020 · Apt RM4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 22, 2020 · Apt RM4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt RM4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt RM4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt RM4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt RM4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt RM4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 2, 2020 · Apt RM4

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 3, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 3, 2008 · 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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
4803 / 12
Assessed value
$70,020
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #369381, last renewed Jan 16, 2026.

Questions about 470 Midwood Street

Who owns 470 Midwood Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kopfstein, Yosef Y.

Does 470 Midwood Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 108 housing violations at this property.

Is 470 Midwood 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 470 Midwood Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 470 Midwood Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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