Brooklyn · Block 5392 · Lot 42 · 11218

478 East 9 Street

4 floors · 17 apartments · 21,964 sq ft · built 1916 · class C6 · owner of record: Kensington Gardens Corp

65open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
47dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Annual
Annual boiler inspection (4 boilers) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-08-17 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
2 of 4 without an accepted 2026 report yet
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 63 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 291 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 12 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 412 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (14)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#23707
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#22213
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#17282
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#17281
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 15, 2014LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
#12302
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 31, 2005LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#20512
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 16, 1999LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#22006
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 4, 1998LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#26537
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 10, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#28003
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 27, 1996BOILER

#MD935613-01
VIOLATION HAZARDOUS - ACTIVE
Aug 29, 1995LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#36293
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 1994LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#24379
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#35898
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#24378
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (12)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
May 15, 2014Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Jan 31, 2005Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 16, 1999Boiler LL6291
Active
May 4, 1998Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 10, 1997Boiler LL6291
Active
Aug 29, 1995Boiler LL6291
Active
Jun 1, 1994Boiler LL6291
Active
Jun 1, 1993Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (39) · C 2 · B 16 · A 21
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jun 5, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ELECTRICAL WALL FIXTURE NORTHEAST FIRE PASSAGE.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING STAIR BULKHEAD TO ROOF.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER CEILING NORTH FIRE PASSAGE.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER CEILING CELLAR THRU OUT.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING HANDRAIL OF STEPS YARD TO NORTH FIRE PASSAGE.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008ASECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION WALLS ERECTED CREATING 7 ROOMS REAR CELLAR.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING BULKHEAD ROOF PUBLIC HALL.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BApt 1F · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 1 STY NORTHEAST FRONT APT 1F. LOCATED AT APT 1FJul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AApt 1F · SECTION 27-2043 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO CHAIN DOOR GUARD ENTRANCE TO 1 STY NORTHEAST FRONT APT 1F. LOCATED AT APT 1FSep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BApt 1G · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 1 STY SOUTH REAR APT 1G. LOCATED AT APT 1GJul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AApt 1G · SECTION 27-2043 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO CHAIN DOOR GUARD ENTRANCE TO 1 STY SOUTH REAR APT 1G. LOCATED AT APT 1GSep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE HANDLE EXTERIOR BULKHEAD DOOR.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BApt 3H · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 3 STY WEST APT 3H. LOCATED AT APT 3HJul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AApt 3H · SECTION 27-2043 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO CHAIN DOOR GUARD ENTRANCE TO 3 STY WEST APT 3H. LOCATED AT APT 3HSep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AApt 2F · SECTION 27-2043 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO CHAIN DOOR GUARD ENTRANCE TO 2 STY WEST APT 2F. LOCATED AT APT 2FSep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AApt 1B · SECTION 27-2043 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO CHAIN DOOR GUARD ENTRANCE TO 1 STY SOUTH FRONTAPT 1B. LOCATED AT APT 1BSep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AApt 1C · SECTION 27-2043 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO CHAIN DOOR GUARD ENTRANCE TO 1 STY WEST APT 1C. LOCATED AT APT 1CSep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BApt 3B · SECTION 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 3 STY SOUTH APT 3B. LOCATED AT APT 3BJul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AApt 2A · SECTION 27-2043 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO CHAIN DOOR GUARD ENTRANCE TO 2 STY EAST APT 2A. LOCATED AT APT 2ASep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER BOARD CEILING NORTH FIRE PASSAGE.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES SOUTHWEST ALL STYS.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 4 STY PUBLIC HALL SOUTH SECTION.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AApt 3A · SECTION 27-2043 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO CHAIN DOOR GUARD 3 STY EAST APT 3A SOUTH SECTION. LOCATED AT APT 3ASep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AApt 3D · SECTION 27-2043 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO CHAIN DOOR GUARD 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 3D SOUTH SECTION. LOCATED AT APT 3DSep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AApt 3D · SECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION DROP CEILING ERECTED 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 3D SOUTH SECTION BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 3DSep 8, 2008
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE NOSING 4 STY TO BULKHEAD SOUTH SECTION.Nov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 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 AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION DROP CEILING INSTLLED AT BULKHEAD CEILING PUBLIC HALL NORTH SECTION.Nov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING NOSING ALL TREADS 3 TO 4 STY PUBLIC HALL SOUTH SECTION.Nov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SUSPENDED CEILING BULKHEAD TO ROOFNov 24, 2006
Oct 2, 2002BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS 3 STY TO BULKHEAD ROOFNov 11, 2002
Oct 2, 2002CSECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYOct 13, 2002
Oct 2, 2002BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AND OR MAKE OPERABLE LOWER SASH WINDOW BULKHEAD LANDING TO ROOFNov 11, 2002
Jun 26, 1990BApt 1F · SECTION 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 1 STY NORTHEAST APT 1F. , SECTION '' ''Aug 13, 1990
Jun 26, 1990BApt 3F · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 3 STY WEEST APT 3F NORTH SECTION. LOCATED AT APT 3FAug 13, 1990
Jun 26, 1990BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL FLASHING AT SOUTH BULKHEAD ROOF.Aug 13, 1990
Jun 26, 1990BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITION PROTRUDING BEYOND SILL 2 STY FRONT SOUTH BALCONY.Aug 13, 1990
Jun 26, 1990BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BOXES 4 STY PUBLIC HALL.Aug 13, 1990
Jun 26, 1990CApt 1F · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS BATHTUB 1 STY NORTHEAST APT 1F BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''Jul 16, 1990

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City records as of Nov 14, 2026, 1:32 PM ET. BBL 3053920042.

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