779 Remsen Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-08108-0016Map

779 Remsen Avenue is a two-family home built in 1955 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is St. Vrestil, Francia. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on April 21, 2025. 11 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 14
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 25

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 21, 2025

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 · 14

BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2FLR
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 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 8th wood tread from bottom at stair leading to upper level in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2
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 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
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.
Oct 1, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in closet at north wall approx 30 sq ft in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Certification postponment denied
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Certification postponment denied
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Certification postponment denied
ANon-hazardous
Provide sufficient,proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
May 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Door
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Close

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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt FIRST
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 1FL
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 (B9)
Year built: 1955
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 3,450 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 317
Council district: 42
Block / lot: 8108 / 16
Assessed value: $66,780
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 779 Remsen Avenue

Who owns 779 Remsen Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is St. Vrestil, Francia.

Does 779 Remsen Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 779 Remsen Avenue 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 779 Remsen Avenue built?

City records list 1955 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 779 Remsen Avenue?

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.