2779 East 15 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11235BBL 3-08769-0059Map
Owner of record: David A. Lorch, As Trustee
2779 East 15 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1932 in Brooklyn, 11235. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is David A. Lorch, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 67
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 145
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 · 67
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories at public hall
Aug 1, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at yard at east
Aug 1, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread 1st from bottom up at stair at rear entrance to cellar
Aug 1, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing terracotta copping at south parapet wall at roof
Aug 1, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room locked at cellar
Nov 21, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at basement
Nov 17, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door to basement at rear of the building
Nov 17, 2012 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2012 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 9, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 9, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to apt. in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing closet door at north (offset #2) in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing floor ceramic tiles at riser in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing excutcheon plate in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sill at east in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department roaches located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north, the bathroom , the foyer , the kitchen , the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 28, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 28, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 10, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding materials ( plaster ) at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 10, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall
May 3, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story
Apr 2, 2005 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at cellar
Apr 2, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at walls at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling all stories at public hall
Jan 31, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable lower sash southwest window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at west
Oct 27, 2004 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:on north east side of building exposure 4,cracks thoughout ,spalling and seperaation along basement 1st and 2nd floor.also at clear story cracks water
Jun 7, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at roof level,center of building,chimney shared with adjoining property of 2775 e 15th st is defective. defects noted: missing
Apr 17, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:@ front of bldg exterior wall has severe cracks throughout ranging from 1/8" w to 1/4" or more.metal lintels at front door & 1st flr.front window on right
Apr 16, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. note: front wall of property is in a state of disrepair in that brick (rear) is cracking throughout in addition lentils above windows on 1st & 2nd floors is delapidat
Jan 15, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 19, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 30, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 30, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 30, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 30, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jul 30, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 30, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Construction
Pavement
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Locks
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Radiator
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Doors
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mold
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Doors
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1932
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,003 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,350 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 8769 / 59
- Assessed value
- $446,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312587, last renewed Jul 31, 2025.
Questions about 2779 East 15 Street
Who owns 2779 East 15 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is David A. Lorch, As Trustee.
Does 2779 East 15 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.
Is 2779 East 15 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 2779 East 15 Street built?
City records list 1932 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2779 East 15 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.