653 East 79 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07984-0022Map
Owner of record: Melicia Markland
653 East 79 Street is a two-family home built in 1970 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Melicia Markland. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on January 6, 2023. 23 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 61
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 · 31
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130f degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apt in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR
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.
Nov 25, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding h0t water exeeds the maximum allowable operating temperature of 130f at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Jul 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical switch at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 3RDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ..the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2 flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 30, 2021 · Apt 2 FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2 flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 30, 2021 · Apt 2 FLR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the range in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story
Aug 19, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story
Aug 19, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 6, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 6, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 6, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 6, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at gas-range in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme
Jul 7, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at water closet, wash basin and shower stall in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme
Jul 7, 2021 · Apt BASEME
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.
Jul 7, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures to all electrical light fixture and outlets throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1st, 1st story
Jul 31, 2004 · Apt 1ST
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1st, 1st story
Jul 31, 2004 · Apt 1ST
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and department of buildingsrecords.partition erected creating an illegal one bedroom apartment atbasement unlawful gas range present.also present a bathroom with water
Jul 7, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more thanthe legally approved # of families authorized by the c of o or official dept records. dob records co#184525 indicates premises to be 2 famil
Oct 21, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 30, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 3, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2023 · Apt 23FLOO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2023 · Apt 2ND3RD
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2023 · Apt 2NDAND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2NDAND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt SECOND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2022 · Apt SECOND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1970
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,450 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 7984 / 22
- Assessed value
- $70,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 653 East 79 Street
Who owns 653 East 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melicia Markland.
Does 653 East 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 653 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 653 East 79 Street built?
City records list 1970 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 653 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.