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473 Bay Ridge Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05864-0054Map

Owner of record: Paul Lam's Family Trust

473 Bay Ridge Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Paul Lam's Family Trust. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2025. 1 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 25, 2025

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 · 33

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the room located at apt 3

    Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the room located at apt 3

    Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the room located at apt 3

    Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the room located at apt 3

    Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the room located at apt 3

    Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the room located at apt 3

    Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall in the room located at apt 3

    Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the room located at apt 3

    Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing balcony at rear fire escape , 3rd story

    Sep 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2025

    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.

    Feb 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at south wall ( accessible wires) in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures to gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 2, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder locks installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape capable of being padlocked in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story

    Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story

    Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted: at 1st flr rear 3 pc bathroom installed with tub/kitchen (new) installed w/gas stove/mangers office used a bedroom w/bed sleeping person spiral stair installed joining 1st flr

    Apr 10, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 23, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 23, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 23, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 23, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,300 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
5864 / 54
Assessed value
$76,680
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #826166, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.

Questions about 473 Bay Ridge Avenue

Who owns 473 Bay Ridge Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Paul Lam's Family Trust.

Does 473 Bay Ridge Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 473 Bay Ridge 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 473 Bay Ridge Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 473 Bay Ridge Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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