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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 6, 2023

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 · 31

  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 25, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Jul 7, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.