979 New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04887-0042Map
Owner of record: Goldstein, Wolvi
979 New York Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Goldstein, Wolvi. HPD has recorded 118 housing violations here, most recently on September 22, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 118
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 117
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 · 118
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood front entrance door to building, , 1st story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing the wood board jammed and obstructing vestibule door, at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles, in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1R
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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical switch at west wall, in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at grout joints of the ceramic tiles at east, south and west walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall, in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1R
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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device on door at building entrance
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of gap approx 1/2 inch wide between floor and baseboard at north wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical switch at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective recessed light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective binding door and door frame at vestibule to public hall , 1st story
Nov 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical switch at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at waste pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing dead bolt with key operated lock at door to building entrance at west , 1st story
Jul 10, 2025
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
Jul 10, 2025
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.
Jul 10, 2025
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Jul 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4887 / 42
- Assessed value
- $418,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #364212, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.
Questions about 979 New York Avenue
Who owns 979 New York Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Goldstein, Wolvi.
Does 979 New York Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 118 housing violations at this property.
Is 979 New York 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 979 New York Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 979 New York Avenue?
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.