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478 East 9 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05392-0042Map

Owner of record: Kensington Gardens Corp

478 East 9 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 17 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Kensington Gardens Corp. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on March 22, 2023. 39 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
23
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 22, 2023

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 · 46

  • 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 22, 2023

    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 9, 2022

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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 8, 2021

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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 7, 2016

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items 3 sty to bulkhead roof

    Sep 30, 2002

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 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 suspended ceiling bulkhead to roof

    Sep 30, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable lower sash window bulkhead landing to roof

    Sep 30, 2002

    Open — Not complied with
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2002

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 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

    Sep 30, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance to 2 sty east apt 2a. located at apt 2a

    May 16, 1990 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty south apt 3b. located at apt 3b

    May 16, 1990 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 1 sty northeast apt 1f bathroom. , section '' ''

    May 16, 1990 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty northeast apt 1f. , section '' ''

    May 16, 1990 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty northeast front apt 1f. located at apt 1f

    May 16, 1990 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance to 1 sty northeast front apt 1f. located at apt 1f

    May 16, 1990 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty south rear apt 1g. located at apt 1g

    May 16, 1990 · Apt 1G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance to 1 sty south rear apt 1g. located at apt 1g

    May 16, 1990 · Apt 1G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide handle exterior bulkhead door.

    May 16, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty west apt 3h. located at apt 3h

    May 16, 1990 · Apt 3H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance to 3 sty west apt 3h. located at apt 3h

    May 16, 1990 · Apt 3H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance to 2 sty west apt 2f. located at apt 2f

    May 16, 1990 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance to 1 sty south frontapt 1b. located at apt 1b

    May 16, 1990 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance to 1 sty west apt 1c. located at apt 1c

    May 16, 1990 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose nosing 4 sty to bulkhead south section.

    May 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes 4 sty public hall.

    May 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty weest apt 3f north section. located at apt 3f

    May 9, 1990 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal flashing at south bulkhead roof.

    May 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing nosing all treads 3 to 4 sty public hall south section.

    May 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition protruding beyond sill 2 sty front south balcony.

    May 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 drop ceiling instlled at bulkhead ceiling public hall north section.

    May 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical wall fixture northeast fire passage.

    Apr 18, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling north fire passage.

    Apr 18, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 4 sty public hall south section.

    Apr 18, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 3 sty east apt 3a south section. located at apt 3a

    Apr 18, 1989 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 3 sty northwest apt 3d south section. located at apt 3d

    Apr 18, 1989 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 drop ceiling erected 3 sty northwest apt 3d south section bathroom. located at apt 3d

    Apr 18, 1989 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes southwest all stys.

    Apr 18, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling stair bulkhead to roof.

    Apr 13, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing handrail of steps yard to north fire passage.

    Apr 13, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling north fire passage.

    Apr 13, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bulkhead roof public hall.

    Apr 13, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 walls erected creating 7 rooms rear cellar.

    Apr 13, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling cellar thru out.

    Apr 13, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 16

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Dec 27, 1996

    Vh-violation hazardous - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 23

  • Class - 2

    36,50. 50-front boiler jacket not in place.

    Jul 6, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    5b,15,34b,36,50,50a,50b,50c. 50-low water cut off installed in safetyvalve pipe; 50a-hw storage tank safety discharge pipe is not copper; 50b-cold water pipe sweating on to storage tank.

    Jul 6, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,50a.no signs posted in lobby for keys to boiler room.

    Aug 7, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36/bq9/b4a

    Feb 12, 2004 · Penalty $430

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36/bq9/b4a

    Feb 12, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36/bq9/b4a

    Feb 12, 2004 · Penalty $430

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36/bq9/b4a

    Feb 12, 2004 · Penalty $850

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    4a,19b,36.

    Dec 27, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    4a,19b,36.

    Dec 27, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    4a,19b,36.

    Dec 27, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    4a,19b,36.

    Dec 27, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    4a,19b,36.

    Dec 27, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    4a,19b,36.

    Dec 27, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    4a,19b,36.

    Dec 27, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    4a,19b,36.

    Dec 27, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36,4a,19b.

    Dec 19, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36,4a,19b.

    Dec 19, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    4a.

    Dec 19, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    4a,19b,36.

    Dec 19, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36,4a,19b.

    Dec 19, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    4a,19b,36.

    Dec 19, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    4a,19b,36.

    Dec 19, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    4a,19b,36.

    Dec 19, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 3G

    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 (C6)
Year built
1916
Floors
4
Residential units
17
Building area
21,964 ft²
Lot area
8,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
39
Block / lot
5392 / 42
Assessed value
$615,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #327127, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 478 East 9 Street

Who owns 478 East 9 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kensington Gardens Corp.

Does 478 East 9 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 478 East 9 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 478 East 9 Street built?

City records list 1916 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 478 East 9 Street?

It has 17 residential units.

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