470 Albany Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1927
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations10 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 4-story building located in Crown Heights (South), containing 44 residential units. Built in 1927.
The neighborhood: Prospect-Lefferts Gardens
Brooklyn · 3,721 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,250 1BR · $4,000 2BR
4 subway stations nearby
2 parks · 0.3 acres · incl. Rolph Henry Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (107 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural26
- Safety22
- Water/Plumbing19
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 10C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST
Oct 23, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
May 29, 2024Class C - Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
May 29, 2024Class C - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 10C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Mar 2, 2026Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 10C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Mar 2, 2026Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,990 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,250 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $4,000 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $1,510 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
CHANNY DRIZIN
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 107 open HPD violations on record, including 10 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 2 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, about the neighborhood median of 2.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 110 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens is about $3,250/month for a one-bedroom.