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79 Bay 37 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06865-0008Map

Owner of record: Lee, Yim Muy

79 Bay 37 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lee, Yim Muy. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
3

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

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 · 17

  • 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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    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 26, 2024

    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, 2024

    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 20, 2023

    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 9, 2022

    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.

    Feb 23, 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 23, 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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 16, 2018

    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 20, 2017

    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 3, 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 7, 2015

    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.

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections .. at basement

    May 6, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, .. at basement

    May 6, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 14, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Filed a c of c or other related materials containing material false statements. respondent filed a c of c on 12/16/09 for nov #34747669z. upon inspection,found that the conditions which respondent described as

    Aug 20, 2011 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dept of bldgs. failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c for previously issued ecb nov #34747669z issued on 5-6-09 for occupancy contrary

    Aug 20, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. hpd record for mdr #312231 states along w/i-cards that premises is to be legally occupied as 2 stys, 4 class 'a' dwelling units and no legal occupancy of

    Aug 20, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert.of correction w/the dob.failure to file a cert.of correction w/the dob for previously issued nov#34781431h & 34781432j both issued on 6/12/2009 for occupancy

    Aug 20, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.@ time ofinspec.observed @ cellar level the illegal creation of a 3pc bathrm(toilet,sink& shower stall).bathrm created is located towards rear of cellar directly behind boiler rm.note;permit #

    Aug 20, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner - unlawful acts. at time of inspection observed the active occupancy of cellar level as a class 'a' dwelling unit by the respondent,non-compliant w/vacate order

    Aug 20, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records. h.p.d. records state m.d.r. #312231 which indicates that the premises is to be legally occupied as 2 stories with 4 class 'a' dwelling units. at time

    Jun 12, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Wor w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed the illegal conversion of a 4 family dwelling into 5 families with the addition of a class 'a' unit at the cellar level w/o permits. work noted:erection of full

    Jun 12, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob. class 'a' apt created at basement partitions erected creating rooms. kitchen and bathroomfixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o.

    May 6, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2015 · Apt 1F

    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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,420 ft²
Lot area
2,997 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
43
Block / lot
6865 / 8
Assessed value
$377,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312231, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.

Questions about 79 Bay 37 Street

Who owns 79 Bay 37 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lee, Yim Muy.

Does 79 Bay 37 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 79 Bay 37 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 79 Bay 37 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 79 Bay 37 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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