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472 State Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3001790010 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP6.4
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE C

A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 86% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 16. In ZIP 11217, 60% of residential buildings hold an A and 6% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations7 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 1 class B, 6 class A. Oldest open since 1988-08-02.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

2 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2023–24: 2).

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

12 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (7) · HEAT/HOT WATER (1) · Curb Condition (1) · UNSANITARY CONDITION (1) · Residential Disposal Complaint (1) · Derelict Vehicles (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1930)
NoSix or more residential units (4)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)DANNY W CHOW
Managing agentJPKJ REALTY LLC
Last registered2024-06-18

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,607,200 $723,240
2026$1,929,000 $868,050
2027$2,315,000 $1,041,750

The city's market estimate has risen 44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayNevins St — 2 3 4 5 · 750 ft straight-line (about a 4-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts — A C G · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Atlantic Av / Nevins St — B63 B65 · 250 ft
Citi BikeNevins St & Schermerhorn St · 400 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 038 The Pacific. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

472 State Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

12 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 1 of them about heat or hot water.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by JPKJ REALTY LLC — 2 buildings, 4 units. Grades across the portfolio: C1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
472 State Street BK4 C
3002710018 BK— —

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $170,000 on 1984-11-23 (lender: Windmiller, Ruben). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
1984-11-23Mortgage $170,000 — from CHOW, KEN-IT; CHOW, WAI-HING to WINDMILLER, RUBEN $170,000

Ten-year activity

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Housing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
20171001
20182013
20191001
20205005
20211304
20226017
20232002
2024110011
20257007
20263003
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The last 12 months — 5 records

DateRecord
2026-08-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-06-22311: Illegal Parking — License Plate Obscured
2026-05-06HPD class A: (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
2025-11-19HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2025-10-20311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-06-22311: Illegal Parking — License Plate Obscured
2026-05-06HPD class A: (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
2025
2025-11-19HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2025-10-20311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2025-08-27311: Derelict Vehicles — Derelict Vehicles
2025-07-02311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2025-05-10Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-05-06311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Waste Set Out Too Early or Too Late
2025-02-09311: Illegal Parking — License Plate Obscured
2024
2024-09-11311: Illegal Parking — License Plate Obscured
2024-09-11311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2024-08-17311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2024-06-25Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-05-08Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-04-11HPD class A: (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
2024-03-09Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2024-03-09311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2024-03-08311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2024-02-07Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-02-07311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2023
2023-07-27311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2023-03-27HPD class A: (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
2022
2022-11-09HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-09-29311: Damaged Tree — Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down
2022-09-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-08-14311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2022-07-20311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2022-07-07311: Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
2022-03-02HPD class A: (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
2021
2021-04-13HPD class A: (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
2021-03-02Deed — from CHOW, JERRY; CHOW, JASON; CHOW, DANNY WAI-HING; CHIANG, KEN TI; CHOW, BENNY; CHOW, KEVIN to 472 STATE LLC
2021-02-08Deed — from CHOW, KEN-IT; CHOW, DANNY WAI-HING; CHIANG, KEN TI; CHOW, WAHING to CHOW, DANNY WAI-HING; CHOW, JASON; CHOW, JERRY; CHOW, KEVIN; CHIANG, KEN TI; CHOW, BENNY
2021-01-26Deed transfer (nominal price)
2020
2020-11-25311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-11-15311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-08-25311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-08-20311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-02-15311: Electronics Waste Appointment — Ewaste appointment
2019
2019-03-06311: Street Condition — Pothole
2018
2018-08-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-05-25311: Street Condition — Defective Hardware
2018-05-24311: Street Condition — Pothole
2017
2017-10-17311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2016
2016-06-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-06-07311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2016-04-26Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2015
2015-02-24HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2013
2013-04-28311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2013-04-28311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2013-04-28311: Dead Tree — Dead/Dying Tree
2013-02-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2012
2012-04-18311: Dead Tree — Dead/Dying Tree
2010
2010-09-21311: Damaged Tree — Entire Tree Has Fallen Down
2010-03-15311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2006
2006-10-21Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004
2004-07-26Tenant complaint: APPLIANCE — SPRINKER CERT
2001
2001-06-22HPD class A: SECTION 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES,
2001-06-22HPD class A: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BO
2001-06-22HPD class A: SECTION 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMEN
2001-06-22HPD class A: SECTION 27-2050 ADM CODE MAINTAIN ON THE PREMISES A COPY OF THE SPRINKLER TEST FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
1999
1999-12-29WSAT — from CHOW, WAI-HING; CHOW, KENT-IT to WINDMILLER, RUBEN
1988
1988-08-02HPD class A: SECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE
1988-08-02HPD class A: SECTION 27-2059 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF INTERIOR ROOM FOR LIVING OR PROVIDE AN ALCOVE OPENING OF AT LEAST 32# SQ FT TO ROOM HAVING A WIN
1988-08-02HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.
1985
1985-10-15Mortgage satisfied — from WINDMILLER, RUBEN to METROPOLITAN SAVS BANK
1984
1984-11-23Mortgage $170,000 — from CHOW, KEN-IT; CHOW, WAI-HING to WINDMILLER, RUBEN$170,000
1984-11-23Deed — from WINDMILLER, RUBEN to CHOW, KEN-IT; CHOW, WAI-HING
1981
1981-08-17Mortgage — from WINDMILLER RUBEN to METROPOLITAN SAVINGS BANK
1981-03-10Mortgage assigned — from PANKEN SUZANNE to INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
1979
1979-08-28Deed — from GALSTER PROPERTIES CORP to WINDMILLER RUBEN
1978
1978-12-08Deed — from BRAININ REALTY CORP to GALSTER PROPERTIES CORP
1978-03-02Deed — from THE CITY OF NEW YORK to BRAININ RLTY
1978-03-02Mortgage — from BRAININ REALTY CORP to THE CITY OF NEW YORK
1976
1976-09-16Deed — from IVAN E. IRIZARRY; FINANCE ADMIN OF THE CITY OF NY to THE CITY OF NEW YORK
1975
1975-01-15Deed — from HEAD DEVELOPMENT LTD to RUGGIERI MICHAEL A
1972
1972-03-08Mortgage — from HEAD DEVELOPMENT LTD to PANKEN SAM J
1972-03-08SAGE — from HEAD DEVELOPMENT LTD; PANKEN SAM J
1970
1970-08-31Mortgage assigned — from WILDSTEIN CHARLES to PANKEN SUZANNE
1970-06-05Deed — from WILDSTEIN CHARLES to HEAD DEVELOPMENT LTD
1970-06-05Mortgage — from HEAD DEVELOPMENT LTD to WILDSTEIN CHARLES
1970-06-05Mortgage — from HEAD DEVELOPMENT LTD to PANKEN SAM J

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