579 East 86 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07965-0018Map
Owner of record: Peters, Caroline
579 East 86 Street is a two-family home built in 1965 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Peters, Caroline. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 13 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 6
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 · 13
- 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 25, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall hole behind the sink in the bathroom located at apt 2
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock in the entrance located at apt 2
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective front stair step no.5 and 9 from first floor to intermediate landing at stoop
Sep 6, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete treads 1st and 5 up from intermediate landing front of building , 1st story
Sep 3, 2011
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct conditions cited in nov 34995272n issued 10.10.12 for work at cellar w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Jul 2, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34995272n issued on 10.10.12. work at the cellar w/o a work permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Apr 24, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34995272n issued on 10.10.12. cellar work w/o permit. no permits have been issued to remedy the condition cited. remedy:comply w/the commissioner's
Feb 4, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families.noted: cert of occupancy #161343 dated july 2, 1958indicates cellar use to be ordinary and one (1) car garage, 1st flr to
Oct 10, 2012 · Penalty $17,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit.noted:at cellar installed water&waste lines to create 1 3pc bathroom(toilet,sink,bathtub)and a residential sink.a gas line installed to hookup one gas stove.erected full height partitions to sub
Oct 10, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.defect noted:at front masonry stairs brick spoiling,mortar missing,and loose.at rear yard of bldg excessive accumulation of black garbage bags, furniture, and d
Oct 10, 2012 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1965
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 7965 / 18
- Assessed value
- $46,560
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819435, last renewed Jul 24, 2019.
Questions about 579 East 86 Street
Who owns 579 East 86 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Peters, Caroline.
Does 579 East 86 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 579 East 86 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 579 East 86 Street built?
City records list 1965 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 579 East 86 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.