179 Throop Avenue
179 Throop Avenue in Bedford, Brooklyn, has 50 open HPD violations, 12 of them class C, and 89 of 89 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (46/100).
Public facility · 89 units · Built 2017
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 46/100)
- 12 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 17 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 89 of 89 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (50 open, 12 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 17 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Medium (2 infested units, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
50 open violations: 12 class C (immediately hazardous), 26 class B, 12 class A. 32 issued in the last 12 months. 144 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2020-08-03. Newest violation issued 2026-09-24.
5 closed in the last 90 days. Median 145 days from issue to close for the 13 violations closed in the last 12 months.
4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 511, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''south'' (apt 511), issued 2026-09-17. HPD violation 19219740
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 5th floor. , 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 LATCH AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 512, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 512), issued 2026-06-18. HPD violation 19018526
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 2nd floor. , 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 LATCH IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 207, 2nd STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 207), issued 2026-05-26. HPD violation 18953618
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 1st floor. , 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 LATCH IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 104, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 104), issued 2026-05-22. HPD violation 18953627
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, window on the south wall, 2nd room from the north, 5th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH WINDOW AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 507, 5th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 507), issued 2025-06-02. HPD violation 17931709
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 511, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 511), issued 2023-02-16. HPD violation 15723718
- Class C: Roaches, 6th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 605, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 605), issued 2023-01-09. HPD violation 15652831
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 511, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 511), issued 2022-10-03. HPD violation 15400742
311 housing complaints
41 in the last 12 months, 128 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (17), Plumbing (12), Door/Window (10), Paint/Plaster (1), Unsanitary Condition (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 2 infested units in the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
89 of 89 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Owner and management
Owner: COMUNILIFE WOODHULL ASSOCIATES LP. Head officer: MICHAEL ODONNELL. Managing agent: COMUNILIFE INC. This owner has 7 buildings on record, 2 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 5, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3017230002, HPD building ID 976883. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Flushing Av (M, J), 4 min walk
- Flushing Av (G), 7 min walk
- Myrtle-Willoughby Avs (G), 8 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 50 open (12 class C, 26 class B, 12 class A). 4 rent-impairing | −32 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 41 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 2 infested units | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.