879 Albany Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04878-0053Map

879 Albany Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1970 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Winston Kirton. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on September 13, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 54
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 49

What to know

Concern

7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch

Last violation Sep 13, 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 · 54

BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at closet in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out

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CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 3
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.
Feb 19, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3 upper level, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3 upper level, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls near skylight in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
May 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective firedoors at entrances to all apartments
May 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 feet at ceing and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17085308 issued 30-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 feet at ceing and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle, furniture and electronics at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoe shelves at public hall, 3rd story
May 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
May 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 3, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 3, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 3, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 3, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Sep 21, 1999
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district. note: at time of inspection, observed a motor vehicle, white hyundai without a license plate or registration sticker being illegally stored at front of this location in r5 d
Sep 16, 2022
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Illegal use in residential district. the illegal use selling parking and storage of unregister motor vehicles in the front yard. note threevehicles for sale. discontinue the illegal selling storage and parking
Sep 21, 1999
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt APT3
Close
Electric
No lighting
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Close

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Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
General
Ventilation system
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 8, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt APT3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 12, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
General
Ventilation system
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 3, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Close
Door/window
Door
May 3, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 3, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 3, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
May 3, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2017 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2016 · Apt 3FL
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: 1970
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,536 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 317
Council district: 40
Block / lot: 4878 / 53
Assessed value: $61,920
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 879 Albany Avenue

Who owns 879 Albany Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Winston Kirton.

Does 879 Albany Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.

Is 879 Albany Avenue 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 879 Albany Avenue built?

City records list 1970 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 879 Albany Avenue?

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.