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279 Heberton Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10302BBL 5-01031-0024Map

Owner of record: Rabkin, Gene

279 Heberton Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Staten Island, 10302. It has 3 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Rabkin, Gene. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on September 22, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
58
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
99

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 22, 2026

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 · 58

  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. observed at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet ... in the 1st bathroom from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 4th room from east at south, the 2nd room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south, the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock on door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing handles at door in the entrance in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood door in the entrance in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame around door in the entrance in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame around door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, presumed lead paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at center located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall, east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from east at south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet wasteline in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at the north, east and west walls in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved dob records.at time of inspection i observed c of o# 5008 and approved plan drawing# a-001.01 indicate, rear yard use for 2 cars garage w/ width 23,6 ft long however observed 3

    Apr 24, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/vio#35357251y issued on 4/1/19,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate has n

    Feb 11, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/vio#35357252x issued on 4/1/19,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate has n

    Feb 11, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/vio#35357253h issued on 4/1/19,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate has n

    Feb 11, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building documents. noted:c of o#5008 indicates existing (2)car garage at rear yard however at time of inspection observed (3)car garage w/ (3)roll shutter ga

    Apr 1, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work doesn't conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. noted:at time of inspection observed,c of o#5008 and plan drawing#a-001.01 indicate at rear yard existing 2 car garage frame(2

    Apr 1, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    28-116.4 failure to comply w/ dob requirement for permit sign off. respondent obtained permit#520296377 w/ expired on 10/11/17. permit has not been signed off within 1 year following its expiration per 28-116.4

    Apr 1, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to dob records converting attic to bdrm cert of occupancy #5008 indicates attic unfinished and open at times of insp attic used as bdrm rem: discontinue illegal occupancy forthwith

    May 19, 2012 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit: partitions erected at attic creating rooms. partitions erected at 1st flr/2nd flrs adding sro rooms. partitions erected in cellar creating rooms. plumbing lines run for additional bthrm at

    Jul 31, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. noted: c of o #5008 states residence approved for 2 families. residence now altered/converted to 10 sro rooms & 1

    Jul 31, 2007 · Penalty $14,300

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from room or space whererequired: noted: 2 furnished/occupied bedrooms at attic have only 1 means of egress in a residence w/ 11 different occupancies, 10 sro rooms

    Jul 31, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district.noted:upon my inspection i obeerved 2 black vans w/ commercial plates #21627jx & 60979ju parked in the driveway.remedy:conform to parking regulations.

    Jun 17, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy by more than the legally approved number of families. certificate of occupancy # 50 08/46 states premise to be a 2 family dwelling with laundry and furnace. now occupied with 5

    Aug 29, 2005 · Penalty $18,800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy # 5008/46. c.o. states premise to be a 2 family dwelling with laundry and furnace in cellar. residence occupied by 5 sro's at 1st floor, 5 sro's at

    Aug 29, 2005 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failureto provide required means of egress from every floor fire escape ladder from 2nd floor to ground floor is changed thus preventing egress from 2nd floor remedy:provide required means of egress

    Nov 24, 2004 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occuapancy #5008/46 certificate of occupancy states 2 family residnece with laundry & furnace in cellar residence now contians 5 sro at 1st & 2nd floors with

    Nov 24, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by this cetificate of occupancy #5008/46. from: 2 family dwelling with laundry & furnace cellar to: 5 sro 1st flr, 5 sro 2nd flr, 1 bathroom led flr no cooking facilities no s

    Jul 29, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    May 24, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 24, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 24, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 24, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 24, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 24, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 24, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 10, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 10, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
2.5
Residential units
3
Building area
3,267 ft²
Lot area
6,100 ft²
Zoning
R3A
Community board
501
Council district
49
Block / lot
1031 / 24
Assessed value
$50,760
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #17159, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.

Questions about 279 Heberton Avenue

Who owns 279 Heberton Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rabkin, Gene.

Does 279 Heberton Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.

Is 279 Heberton 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 279 Heberton Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 279 Heberton Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.