479 Central Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11221

5 Units

Built in 1920

3 Floors

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Open Violations

A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311. The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 729 violations which is 145.8 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
96Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
475Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
149Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Missing information/filings
9Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 09, 2024(a) § hmc: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.Nov sent out
Feb 14, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at all stories at public hallNov sent out
Sep 27, 2023§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the dirt and debris at all stories at public hallNov sent out
Mar 21, 2023(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd's website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Jan 27, 2023Section 27-2026 adm code replace with new the defective flush pipe of water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Aug 25, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st storyNov sent out
Feb 23, 2022(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Feb 09, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from north, the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 16, 2021Section 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors, landings and stairs at all sty''s at public hallNov sent out
Sep 13, 2021Section 27-2049 adm code post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk. yardNov sent out
Jun 07, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Apr 07, 2021(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Mar 11, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 10, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit the door in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 10, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 21, 2020Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 21, 2020Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 21, 2020Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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 storyNov sent out
Aug 21, 2020Section27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. postNov sent out
Jul 17, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 3rd room from east, the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jun 25, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from north, the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jun 09, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jun 09, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 13, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 04, 2020Section27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. postNov sent out
Jan 15, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 15, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 15, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 15, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 04, 2019Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 suspectedNov sent out
Dec 04, 2019Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Nov 11, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code refit refit in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Oct 06, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code refit door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 06, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic flooring in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd storyNov sent out
May 01, 2019Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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 storyNov sent out
May 01, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code refit door to cellar at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
May 01, 2019Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.Nov sent out
May 01, 2019Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 suspectedNov sent out
Mar 13, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at westNov sent out
Dec 01, 2018Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 01, 2018Section 27-2045 adm code 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 storyNov sent out
Dec 01, 2018Section 27-2104 adm code 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 storyNov sent out
Dec 01, 2018Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
May 30, 2018Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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 storyNov sent out
May 30, 2018Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
May 30, 2018Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 suspectedNov sent out
May 23, 2018Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
May 23, 2018Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 24, 2018Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Mar 24, 2018Section 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Feb 21, 2018Section 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st storyNov sent out
Feb 21, 2018Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Feb 21, 2018Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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 storyNov sent out
Feb 21, 2018Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 suspectedNov sent out
Dec 31, 2017Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 31, 2017Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing , 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 31, 2017Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 suspectedNov sent out
Dec 31, 2017Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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. , 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 31, 2017Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , , 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 31, 2017Section 27-2104 adm code 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., 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 24, 2017Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 24, 2017Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 24, 2017Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 24, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser pipe in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 24, 2017Section 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 05, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective cover at electric outlet on south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at eastNov sent out
Dec 05, 2017Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at eastNov sent out
Nov 13, 2017Section 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 05, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at the upper window sash in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at eastNov sent out
Nov 05, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code refit the upper window sash in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at eastNov sent out
Nov 05, 2017Section 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl located in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at eastNov sent out
Nov 04, 2017Section 27-2005 hmc: 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 at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Nov 04, 2017Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Nov 03, 2017Section 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 11, 2017Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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 storyNov sent out
Mar 11, 2017Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jun 23, 2016Section 27-2021 adm code provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.Nov sent out
Apr 11, 2016Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency''s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 11, 2016Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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 storyNov sent out
Feb 22, 2016Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jan 04, 2016Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 04, 2016Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 04, 2016Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 09, 2015Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the 2nd room from north, the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Nov 06, 2015Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency''s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Nov 06, 2015Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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 storyNov sent out
Oct 24, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Aug 28, 2015Section 27-2046.1 hmc: 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 storyNov sent out
Aug 28, 2015Section 27-2104 adm code 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 storyNov sent out
Aug 28, 2015Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency''s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 28, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code refit door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 28, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 28, 2015Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 17, 2015Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line cable wiring running from east to west on roofNov sent out
Aug 14, 2015Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency''s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 03, 2014Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the 3rd room from north, the 4th room from north, the private hallway , the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with

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Jose Laviosa
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Sosa Thelma
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Thelma Sosa
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