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255 79 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-05968-0056Map

Owner of record: 255 Apt Corp

255 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 72 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 255 Apt Corp. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2018.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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 2018
1
About 1% of the building's 72 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 14

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    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.

    Mar 21, 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 7, 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 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt f5, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 18, 2016 · Apt F5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ; ceiling in the bathroom located at apt f5, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2015 · Apt F5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt f5, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2015 · Apt F5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ;ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt f5, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2015 · Apt F5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt f5, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2015 · Apt F5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling(12 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt f5, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2015 · Apt F5

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at all upper window sashes (3) in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt f5, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2015 · Apt F5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt f5, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2015 · Apt F5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ; missing located at apt f5, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2015 · Apt F5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt f2, 6th story, 5th apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2012 · Apt F2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 21, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 11, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 24, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 18, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 10, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 31, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 1, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 19, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    #74-file application and obtain permit for new paneling-#74a-pro- vide capacity plate

    Apr 20, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Must istall visions guard grills on all hoistway doors

    Aug 25, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 11, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 2

    Missing in case of fire signs. phone dials disconnected line. shorten governor rope.

    May 31, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Provide in case of fire signs where needed. worn gov bearing. worn ovh door. adjust door checks where needed. seal hoist machine leaks and clean. provide machine room ventilation per k3. maint log missing brake

    May 20, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    16m07,61g11,56y13,59j01,40m07,70m07,16j01,05m07,97x10. 16m- "in case of fire" signs where needed. 61c- unreadable fuses. 56y- seal leaks. 59j- adjust. 40m- ventilation per k3. 70m- ladder. 16j- door checks

    Mar 4, 2014

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    52b07-37d06-57o02. 52-b provide second pin right side 37-d properly secore resister to controll board (hanging from con doit).

    Aug 30, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    52b11, 52b07, 15b01. 52b- remove wire and install cutter pin 52b07 - provide second pin (right side) 15b - 3 fl; 5 fl - adjust door checks.

    Jul 17, 2002 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36/49 no back flow preventor.

    Aug 4, 2000 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: excessive accumulation of bldg material & other combustible mateials at cellar front & rear, east section. improper locks to the fire passage iron gate, 1st fl front.

    Jan 27, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    49 remove preheater from boiler pipe safety value 611 down to the floor.

    Jan 16, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39h,50y.

    Jan 14, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    37g11.

    Oct 16, 1998

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    37g,75u,75-u-05-undated tag on gov

    Feb 20, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    46h,40h. 46 c/weights landing on buffer - 40: gov tension frame - pro-vide proper run by.

    Dec 1, 1992

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    46l,55m,570,74#, (74#) counterweight landing in pit cables. before returning to service call 212-312-8740 for reinspection.

    Jan 30, 1992 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. exterior yard and court lighting required by multiple dwelling law is not in operation during hours of darkness this condition observed at 8:45 pm this date. remedy: provide illum

    Apr 2, 1991 · Penalty $230

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    3r,14d,18l,47h,(3)cab interior installed without a permit. (18)basement,2nd &3rd floor

    Mar 26, 1991 · Penalty $435

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 13, 2016 · Apt F5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2016 · Apt F5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt F5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt F5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt F5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt F5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt F5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt F5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt F5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 27, 2015 · Apt F5

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt F5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt F5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt F5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2012 · Apt S2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2011 · Apt F2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2011 · Apt F2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2010 · Apt F2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2010 · Apt F2

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 14, 2026$225,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Mar 19, 2026$450,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1928
Floors
6
Residential units
72
Building area
59,868 ft²
Lot area
15,260 ft²
Zoning
R4A
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
5968 / 56
Assessed value
$3,166,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #322729, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 255 79 Street

Who owns 255 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 255 Apt Corp.

Does 255 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 255 79 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 1% of its 72 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 255 79 Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 255 79 Street?

It has 72 residential units.

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