555 East 79 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07958-0018Map
Owner of record: Auguste Family Trust
555 East 79 Street is a two-family home built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Auguste Family Trust. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on October 18, 2022. 5 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 12
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 5
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Work noted: foundation at southern(fnt.) elev. has been cut to create door opening appr. 3-6' x 7-0 and the inst. of res. type door in openi ng. pavement has also been cut and 7 stain created, stairs and opening leads to cellar. remedy: obtain a permit or restore prem. prior legal conditions
Apr 12, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 2, 1995
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: foundation at southern (front) ele-vation has been cut to create door opening (approx 3'-6 x 7'-0") and the installation of a residential type door in opening: pavement has
Apr 12, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit - work noted: brick stairwell & cellar entrance doorway created @ front of building. remedy: obtain a permit (if feasible
Aug 3, 1990 · Penalty $285
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2020 · Apt FLOOR1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2020 · Apt FLOOR1
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,256 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 7958 / 18
- Assessed value
- $53,460
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 555 East 79 Street
Who owns 555 East 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Auguste Family Trust.
Does 555 East 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 555 East 79 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 555 East 79 Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 555 East 79 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.