314 79 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-05979-0014Map
Owner of record: Peter & Marina Kokenakos LLC
314 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 60 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Peter & Marina Kokenakos LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on March 19, 2025. 26 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 59 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 47
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 121
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 47
- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 8B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 8B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 from west at north wall in the entrance located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 8B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 8B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) 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 bathroom located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 8B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 8B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 8B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 8B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 8B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at the 2nd and 3rd story balcony at the 2nd stack from east at north, building front. at fire escape
May 11, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure shoe at bottom of drop ladder at 2nd stack from east at north, building front. at fire escape
May 11, 2021
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.
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 7, 2021
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
Jul 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing cast iron radiator disconnnected on floor at public hall, 1st story, section at east
Jul 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors (fire door 1st from north at east) at public hall, 5th story
Jul 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 15, 2018
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, 1st story
Jul 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash at west one window in the 2nd room from north at center located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective leaking valve at north one radiator in the 2nd room from north at center located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash at east one window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glazed bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 17, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ....ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2017 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...........ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2017 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2017 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ......wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective .......... base molding at all walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ..........ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north and east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2013 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2013 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2013 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at rizer at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6d, 4th story, apartment at south
Mar 30, 2013 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective doors to base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile east wall in the bathroom located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelian enamel glaze bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 8e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and northwall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1E
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1E
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls thru out 6 sty southeast apt f3 , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1997 · Apt F3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls thru out 5 sty apt 8e. , section '' ''
Aug 2, 1994 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of paint chipped and rusted bathtub bathroom 5 sty apt 8e. , section '' ''
Aug 2, 1994 · Apt 8E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lower window sash chain southwest window 1 to 2 sty public hall.
Apr 16, 1992
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 21
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Retaining wall none
Failed to file cycle 1 technical report by 12/31/2018 per rcny 103-09
Oct 1, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Aug 29, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1364
Oct 27, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Cease use items: 1) inoperative zone lock restrictor. 2) inoperative rope gripper 3) slow speed cab door can be pushed open exposing hoistway. class 2 items: inoeprative car phone. replace/adjust worn door chec
May 31, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Scaffold training certficate card not readily available for inspection. note: at tmime of inspection upon request 2 people working on a suspended rope scaffold failed to provide 16 hr suspended scaffold user
Jul 22, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.1 suspended scaffold not built to code specification. note: at time of inspection i observed suspended rope scaffold w/the following objections. safety lines not tied to independent points as per 3314
Jul 22, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Adjust car door eeccentrics. provide explicitly detailed info on how to obtain immediate 24/7 entry to machine room and roof/overhead
May 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/out a permit. @ time of insp observed new porch w/ landing & 3 treads w/ brickwork & risers & 3 treads leading 2 sidewalk, also newly poured concrete in alley & where alley opens up to rear door. work is
Aug 3, 2018 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Bc1001.3 failure to maintain egress clear & unobstructed @ time of insp observed the partial obstruction of the required fire exit passageway from rear fire escapes to front of bldg along right side of bldg exp
Sep 8, 2010 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. illegal work noted: in apartment #3a on the 1stfloor interior partitions have been removed (dumb waiter) also electric lines and boxes have been installed in walls and ceilings. rem: stop
Aug 29, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85bb05.55y13.55o02.39r09.31h10.36t07 39r remove all non elevator related materials from machine room 31h bottom
Apr 5, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Fireescape landing width decreased by obstruction.noted:@front west s ide fire escape landing on 5th floor,there are 20 plant pots (approx 5"diameter) which decreased the fire escape landing width.(apt 8e & 9e
Jun 1, 2007 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
9a/24b. 9a-missing ri form for welding repair. 24b-outside the boiler room.
Nov 25, 2005
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
33p,35p,50f
Mar 26, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17m,50f,57o,#17 missing vision panel grill at 1st floor.-
Oct 10, 1990 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 8B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 8B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 8B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt APT1E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 9D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt D6
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 15, 2021 · Apt 6D
Close - Door/window
Door
May 8, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Electric
No lighting
May 8, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 7, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 10F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 14, 2020 · Apt IE
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 8E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 8E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 15, 2019 · Apt 8E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 15, 2019 · Apt 8E
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 15, 2019 · Apt 8E
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jun 15, 2019 · Apt 8E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 532
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 17, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 6D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 6D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 6D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 8E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 8E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 8E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 8E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 8E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 8E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 23, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 22, 2017 · Apt 8E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 8E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 8E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 8E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 8E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 8E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2016 · Apt 8E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 10, 2016 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2015 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2015 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2015 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2015 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 1E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 60
- Building area
- 45,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R4B
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 5979 / 14
- Assessed value
- $1,908,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328817, last renewed Jul 10, 2026.
Questions about 314 79 Street
Who owns 314 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Peter & Marina Kokenakos LLC.
Does 314 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.
Is 314 79 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 59 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 98% of its 60 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 314 79 Street built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 314 79 Street?
It has 60 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.