# 479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

BBL 3059610045 · Block 5961 · Lot 45 · BIN 3149854  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/479-78th-street-3059610045  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 479919 78 St

## Summary

479 78th Street (Brooklyn, NY 11209; tax lot BBL 3059610045) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1931, on a 1,350 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as DILIGENCE HOLDINGS LLC; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated November 25, 2008 at $664,511 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $756,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active ECB violation, 33 open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 (BBL 3059610045)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/479-78th-street-3059610045. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bay Ridge: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bay-ridge

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bay-ridge/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bay-ridge/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bay-ridge/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bay-ridge/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bay-ridge/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 33 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: DILIGENCE HOLDINGS LLC
- Building class: S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 1,350 sq ft · Building area: 3,375 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B, C1-3, BR
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $756,000, assessed value $340,200, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-11-25 from STUART C. COHEN, ESQ.,  REFEREE to TO, WALTER, stated price $664,511.25. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-11-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-11-25 from TO, WALTER to DILIGENCE HOLDINGS LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-05-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-05-12 from HOPEFUL ENTERPRISE, INC. to BAXTER FORTY FOUR LLC, stated price $580,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1994-03-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-03-25 from SECURITY HOLDING CORP to HOPEFUL ENTERPRISESINC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301056327 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER PLANS | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-02-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300832721 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. TO INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM AND SMOKE DETE CTOR SYSTEM TO CELLAR, FIRST AN SECOND FLOOR. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1994-07-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300356200 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSE TO ALTER EXISTING BUILDING AND T O OBTAIN NEW C.O. ALL AS PER PLAN. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-06-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301147444: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2017-06-05, expires 2018-06-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-04-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321468586: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2017-04-12, expires 2018-04-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-03-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321468586: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2017-03-07, expires 2018-03-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-03-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321468586: Alteration. Issued 2017-03-07, expires 2017-12-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-10-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301147444: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2001-10-10, expires 2002-10-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-10-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301147444: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2001-10-10, expires 2002-10-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-09-17 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 300356200: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1998-09-17, expires 1999-09-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-07-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300356200: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1996-07-10, expires 1996-08-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-05-02 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 300356200: Alteration. Issued 1996-05-02, expires 1996-12-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-01-26 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 300356200: Alteration. Issued 1995-01-26, expires 1995-12-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1994-11-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300356200: Alteration. Issued 1994-11-09, expires 1994-12-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1994-11-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300356200: Alteration. Issued 1994-11-09, expires 1994-12-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1994-06-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300350019: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1994-06-16, expires 1994-12-17. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-11 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 3: WEILMCLAIN CG-5 BOILER=FRESH AIR LOUVER 1/2 CLOGGED+CLEANOUT AT CHIMNEY IS INSTALLED INCORRECT;IT DOES NOT GIVE ACCESS TO BASE OF CHIMNEY FOR CLEANING+INSPECTION;CORRECT VIOLATION+SUBMIT CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTI. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE DIRTY AND/OR LOOSE PAPER AND REPAPER OR PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS BATHROOM, 2ND STORY APT. # 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR KITCHEN CEILING AT 2ND STORY APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE ROOF THRU-OUT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS WASHBASIN FIXTURE AT BATHROOM 2ND STORY APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING BATHROOM 2ND STORY APT. # 1 ER-1. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT RADIATORS ALL ROOMS THRU-OUT 2ND STORY APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT PLASTER CEILING 3RD STORY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT PLASTER CEILING 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL ABOVE WINDOW.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2023 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE PLACE WITHIN THE BUILDING FOR THE STORAGE OF WASTE RECEPTACLES AND DISINFECT SAME REGULARLY.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED LEAK CEILING KITCHEN, 1ST STORY APARTMENT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INOPERABLE BELL AND BUZZER SYSTEM VESTIBULE TO 2ND STORY APT. # 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING THROUGHOUT 2ND STORY APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES 2ND STORY FRONT APARTMENT 2F THROUGHT OUT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR LOCK PREVENTING ACESS TO MAILBOXES.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS ETC. 3RD STORY PUBLIC HALL AND STAIR BULKHEAD TO ROOF.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2023 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE SUFFICIENT,PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET BATHROOM 2ND STORY APT. # 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRING 2ND STORY AT WALL, PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING, 4TH STORY PUBLIC HALL. ER1. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICIAL WIRES CEILING VESTIBULE, 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE VESTIBULE, 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO ELECTRICITY PROVIDED, ALL STORIES PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL SYSTEM FROM ENTRANCE OF BLDG. STY. APT. # 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT ENTRNANCE DOOR TO BUIDLING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO ELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDED AT PUBLIC HALL, ALL STORIES.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF LIGHTS AT ALL STORIES PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AT DOOR FROM VESTIBULE TO 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES WALLS AND CEILING, ALL STORIES PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRING 1ST STORY, PUBLIC HALL CEILING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES APT. THRU/OUT 2 STY. APT. # 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING OF KITCHEN 2 STY. APT. # 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2038 ADMIN CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR VESTIBULE, 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL, 60 WATTS REQ.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT CEILING OF REAR ROOM 2ND. STY. APT. # 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILER. Unpaid balance $500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-21 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-18 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 1-8 DWELLING UNITS 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as DILIGENCE HOLDINGS LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2008-11-25 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2008-11-25). | 636b-3b5g |

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