470 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn is a residential building in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York City. Based on NYC Open Data, this building has received 840 complaints in the last 12 months and currently has 34 open HPD violations, earning a Violation Severity Grade of C. Complaint volume has increased compared to the prior year.
Data last synced: June 15, 2026 — updated daily from NYC Open Data
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311 Complaint Summary
HPD Housing Violations
Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT LB2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH 2026-03-14 ▼
Violation ID: #18710333
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-03-14T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT LB2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class A § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR LEAKY WATER CLOSET FLUSH PIPE CONNECTION IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT RC6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''NORTH'' 2026-02-07 ▼
Violation ID: #18627960
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-02-07T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR LEAKY WATER CLOSET FLUSH PIPE CONNECTION IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT RC6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT LC3, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' 2026-01-07 ▼
Violation ID: #18555347
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT LC3, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class A § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT LC3, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' 2026-01-07 ▼
Violation ID: #18555348
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT LC3, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY , THE BATHROOM , THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH, THE FOYER , THE KITCHEN , THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT LA, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH 2025-12-04 ▼
Violation ID: #18500812
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY , THE BATHROOM , THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH, THE FOYER , THE KITCHEN , THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT LA, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIDS FOR TRASH CANS AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY, SECTION AT SOUTH 2025-04-29 ▼
Violation ID: #17866976
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIDS FOR TRASH CANS AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY, SECTION AT SOUTH
Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIDS FOR TRASH CANS AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 2nd STORY, SECTION AT SOUTH 2025-04-29 ▼
Violation ID: #17866987
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIDS FOR TRASH CANS AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 2nd STORY, SECTION AT SOUTH
Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIDS FOR TRASH CANS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY, SECTION AT NORTH 2025-04-29 ▼
Violation ID: #17867081
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIDS FOR TRASH CANS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY, SECTION AT NORTH
Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIDS FOR TRASH CANS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, SECTION AT NORTH 2025-04-29 ▼
Violation ID: #17867057
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIDS FOR TRASH CANS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, SECTION AT NORTH
Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LF5, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH 2026-03-19 ▼
Violation ID: #18722165
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LF5, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LF5, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH 2026-03-19 ▼
Violation ID: #18722166
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LF5, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LB2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH 2026-03-14 ▼
Violation ID: #18710334
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-03-14T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LB2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LB2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH 2026-03-14 ▼
Violation ID: #18710335
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-03-14T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LB2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class B § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT LB3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH 2026-03-09 ▼
Violation ID: #18710168
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT LB3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLE CHAINED TO BALUSTER AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY 2026-02-25 ▼
Violation ID: #18666742
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLE CHAINED TO BALUSTER AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY
Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING FRONT TO EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT RC6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''NORTH'' 2026-02-07 ▼
Violation ID: #18627959
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-02-07T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING FRONT TO EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT RC6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FT AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT LB5, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' ORIGINAL VIOLATION 18555318 ISSUED 07-JAN-26 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b). 2026-01-07 ▼
Violation ID: #18923976
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FT AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT LB5, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' ORIGINAL VIOLATION 18555318 ISSUED 07-JAN-26 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FT AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT LD4, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' ORIGINAL VIOLATION 18555330 ISSUED 07-JAN-26 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b). 2026-01-07 ▼
Violation ID: #18923977
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FT AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT LD4, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' ORIGINAL VIOLATION 18555330 ISSUED 07-JAN-26 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class B § 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS AT BATHTUB AND KITCHEN SINK AT DOCTOR OFFICE (LA) AT SOUTH AT CELLAR 2025-12-04 ▼
Violation ID: #18499830
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS AT BATHTUB AND KITCHEN SINK AT DOCTOR OFFICE (LA) AT SOUTH AT CELLAR
Class B § 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, AT GAS RANGE.. AT DOCTOR OFFICE (LA) AT SOUTH AT CELLAR 2025-12-04 ▼
Violation ID: #18499837
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, AT GAS RANGE.. AT DOCTOR OFFICE (LA) AT SOUTH AT CELLAR
Class B § 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION DOCTOR OFFICE (LA) CONVERTED INTO CLASS A APRTMENT CONTRARY TO C/O 129066 AT SOUTH AT CELLAR 2025-12-04 ▼
Violation ID: #18499838
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000
Description: § 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION DOCTOR OFFICE (LA) CONVERTED INTO CLASS A APRTMENT CONTRARY TO C/O 129066 AT SOUTH AT CELLAR
Class B § 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS BATHTUB AND KITCHEN SINK. AT DOCTOR OFFICE (LA) AT SOUTH AT CELLAR 2025-11-05 ▼
Violation ID: #18348997
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS BATHTUB AND KITCHEN SINK. AT DOCTOR OFFICE (LA) AT SOUTH AT CELLAR
Class B § 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, AT GAS RANGE ,. AT DOCTOR OFFICE (LA) AT SOUTH AT CELLAR 2025-11-05 ▼
Violation ID: #18348998
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, AT GAS RANGE ,. AT DOCTOR OFFICE (LA) AT SOUTH AT CELLAR
Class B § 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION DOCTOR'S OFFICE(LA) CONVERTED INTO CLASS ''A'' APARTMENT CONTRAY TO C/O 129066 AT SOUTH AT CELLAR 2025-11-05 ▼
Violation ID: #18348999
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000
Description: § 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION DOCTOR'S OFFICE(LA) CONVERTED INTO CLASS ''A'' APARTMENT CONTRAY TO C/O 129066 AT SOUTH AT CELLAR
Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR PANEL AT FLOOR CABINET AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT RC3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST 2025-08-24 ▼
Violation ID: #18183027
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-08-24T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR PANEL AT FLOOR CABINET AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT RC3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE ..... IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT LF8, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''south'', 2nd FROM SOUTH AT SOUTHWEST 2024-02-04 ▼
Violation ID: #16649362
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2024-02-04T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE ..... IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT LF8, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''south'', 2nd FROM SOUTH AT SOUTHWEST
Class C § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT LB2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH 2026-03-14 ▼
Violation ID: #18710332
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-03-14T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT LB2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LB3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH 2026-03-09 ▼
Violation ID: #18710167
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000
Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LB3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LD1, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST 2026-03-07 ▼
Violation ID: #18690352
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2026-03-07T00:00:00.000
Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LD1, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class C 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT RATS COURT 2025-12-15 ▼
Violation ID: #18506682
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000
Description: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT RATS COURT
Class C § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE AT 0.5 MG/CM2 (28 RCNY §11-07(B)) FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, IN AN APARTMENT WITH A CHILD UNDER SIX LOCATED AT APT LB8, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT SOUTH 2025-06-09 ▼
Violation ID: #18000070
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE AT 0.5 MG/CM2 (28 RCNY §11-07(B)) FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, IN AN APARTMENT WITH A CHILD UNDER SIX LOCATED AT APT LB8, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LC6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST 2025-04-19 ▼
Violation ID: #17838518
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000
Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LC6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LC6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST 2025-04-19 ▼
Violation ID: #17838516
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000
Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT LC6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT RA6, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH'' 2025-03-17 ▼
Violation ID: #17764513
Current Status: Open
Date Issued: 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000
Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT RA6, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.
Violation History & Landlord Accountability
Multiple Class C violations open.
Score: 66.6/100 · Based on current open violations. Higher Class C violations = lower score.
First violation on record: 2024-02-04 · Most recent: 2026-03-19
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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here
This building has a moderate number of unresolved HPD violations (34 open, including 8 Class C). Prospective renters should request HPD inspection history before signing and document all existing conditions in writing at move-in.
Data current as of June 15, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.
Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.
All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: June 15, 2026.