491 Broadway
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00484-0026Map
Owner of record: 491 Broadway Rlty Corp
491 Broadway is an elevator apartment building built in 1896 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 10 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is 491 Broadway Rlty Corp. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on October 1, 2015.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 36
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 1
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 36
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 16, 2026
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 7, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 7, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 7, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 6, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 18, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 18, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 31, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p2324
Dec 3, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)provide access to motor room
Mar 21, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)provide access to motor room
Mar 21, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Wrk w/out a permit.noted:that street level front installed double faced projectin wall sign approx.2ft x 2ft for gourmet garage.rem:obtain all required permits.
Jan 30, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Wrk w/out a permit.noted:that street level front installed double faced projecting wall sign approx.2ft x 2ft.for gourmet.rem:obtain all required permits.
Jan 30, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specifications on inspection approx 16hx20x80 shed has been erected w/o cross braering installed at top selection of sidewalk shed on every post as per code remedy: stop al
May 23, 2008 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
1 work on scaffold without a certificate of fitness.icense. rigger fa iled ti ensure scaffold workers met minimum requirement. 2. equipment ent.installed does not match approved plans. work contrary to d.o.b ap
Apr 17, 2008 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Provision of law 26-1046(e)(3) more than two workers on a two point suspended scaffold.
Apr 17, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work doesn't conform to approved design drawings(out hang 6' instead of 4').
Feb 7, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specifications appl #104889612. sidewalk shed has no lights. remedy: conform shed to bldg code specifications. provide light.
Dec 12, 2007 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39p16/38p16/11p16/.basement car call-lookout-provide.
Jul 19, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
48o2-49o2-75b5-57o2015b9-49b11-15b11-15i11-4v11. cease use sc bsmt hoistury jump out in inner lock repair cease use cross cables in cmt side in over head cease use car not level sith sbment level repair call fo
Dec 3, 2001 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Scaffold rigged contrary to approved dept of bldg plans. a)outrigger beams extended 8' (filed for 2'). operation of hoisting equipment in an unsafe manner. a)insufficient cable clamps (2 used (3 req)).
Jun 10, 1999 · Penalty $5,250
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
16h12,22o2,30o2,50y11,52y12,51b7,35d6,48b15,9h12,20l11. 22-car top. 51-oil. 20-bypasses fls in damp wather.
Jun 15, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
18q3,3m7,14i11,15i11,28h11. 3-capacity plate. 15-bsmt door must be blocked off (sub bsmt) for no access.
Jun 15, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D0)
- Year built
- 1896
- Floors
- 12
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 47,184 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,200 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-5/R9X
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 484 / 26
- Assessed value
- $9,197,550
- Landmark / historic district
- SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District
HPD registration #140796, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.
Questions about 491 Broadway
Who owns 491 Broadway?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 491 Broadway Rlty Corp.
Does 491 Broadway have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 491 Broadway rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 491 Broadway built?
City records list 1896 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 491 Broadway?
It has 10 residential units and 12 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.