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79 Woodruff Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05053-0001Map

Owner of record: Woodruff 79 LLC

79 Woodruff Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Woodruff 79 LLC. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on June 25, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
91
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
160

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 25, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 91

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes the storage of terra cotta flower (3) pots at, balcony , west yard, at fire escape, 3rd story

    Jun 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective craked and missing ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at, door to east wall, leading to east court and laundry room , at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing balusters at iron stair balustrade and guardrail west wall at east court

    Jun 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked wired glass, at skylight , above stair opening , at roof bulkhead, at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing plate at electrical outlet (1st from east at north) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover at electrical outlet (2nd from east at north) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Replace with new the missing receptacle at electrical outlet (1st from east at south) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of dresser and draws at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 2nd room from north at west, the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration room subdivided by partition wall erected in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing guardrails over stair below grade, at north wall , central court

    Mar 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective aluminum door sadddle, at west in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze the porcelain paint at, bathtub , east wall , in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rooten wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood doors at base cabinet south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet underneath sink, at south wall, in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color missing fire retardant materials, plaster with exposed steel lintel 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 2sqft) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north'' original violation 16743177 issued 13-mar-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 2sqft) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ,,,, in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 1A

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door and or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j) at time of inspection observed the illegal use of a chain link fence located at a required fi

    Jul 28, 2009

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Feb 8, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 8, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 8, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 26, 2018 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 1A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1915
Floors
4
Residential units
20
Building area
27,392 ft²
Lot area
8,134 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5053 / 1
Assessed value
$623,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #336355, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.

Questions about 79 Woodruff Avenue

Who owns 79 Woodruff Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Woodruff 79 LLC.

Does 79 Woodruff Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.

Is 79 Woodruff Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 79 Woodruff Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 79 Woodruff Avenue?

It has 20 residential units.

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