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538 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

6
DOB Complaints
8
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 538 79th Street

The three-story New Law tenement building at 538 79th Street in Bay Ridge, owned by Johnny Lim, has experienced several concerning maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple fire escape safety complaints between 2023 and 2025, including emergency complaints in 2024 and 2025 where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has also faced heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building in November 2024, and there are ongoing bedbug reporting violations from 2021 through 2024 that remain open as of the most recent inspection. Recent building history shows multiple concerning patterns, including three separate inspections for rodent activity in August 2023, though the property passed inspection at that time.

There are several Department of Buildings complaints from 2023-2024 suggesting potential illegal activities, including an active complaint from November 2024 regarding suspected illegal commercial use in a residential zone, and previous complaints about illegal conversions and work without permits in 2023. Access issues appear to be a recurring theme, as evidenced by multiple failed inspection attempts for various complaints, including for boiler issues and possible illegal conversions. While some complaints, such as an excessive debris complaint from 2024, did not warrant violation at the time of inspection, the pattern of repeated complaints and inspection access issues raises significant concerns about building maintenance and resident safety.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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538 79th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bay Ridge.

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1920
Total area 3030 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
8
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 538 79th St, New York, NY 11209
  • 538 Garage 79th St, New York, NY 11209

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538 79th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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538 79th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 538 79th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-02-272025-05-09Safety-Fire EscapeEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-212024-11-23Safety-Fire EscapeImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-212024-11-22Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-012024-06-18Safety-Fire EscapeEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 538 79th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-08AOpenNoneNone(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.None
2023-03-21AOpenNoneNone(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.None
2022-02-22AOpenNoneNone(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.None
2021-04-07AOpenNoneNone(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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 538 79th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-27 08:32SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
2024-11-21 09:27SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
2024-11-21 09:24HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-06-01 13:28SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
2023-08-27 13:09RodentSigns of RodentsClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 538 79th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39861312024-12-02CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-12-04Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-12-04)
39848572024-11-20ACTIVEIllegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
39628762024-05-31CLOSEDDebris – Excessive2024-06-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-06-04)
39232242023-08-18CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-09-13Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-09-13)
39232262023-08-18CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-08-20Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-08-20)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 538 79th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 538 79th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 538 79th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 538 79th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-08-31InitialPassed
2021-05-17InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 538 79th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 538 79th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 538 79th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 538 79th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 538 79th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 538 79th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 538 79th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 538 79th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

DateTypeResult
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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 538 79th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 538 79th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 538 79th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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