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49 Remsen Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00247-0005Map

Owner of record: Vincent & Phyllis Devito Trust

49 Remsen Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1879 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Vincent & Phyllis Devito Trust. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 17 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
4
About 50% of the building's 8 apartments
Down from 5 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 27

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    May 13, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department ..

    May 13, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department ..

    May 13, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit windows thru out 2 sty south apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Sep 12, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to basement apt 1r rear northeast. located at apt 1r

    Sep 5, 1997 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entranc to 2 sty front southeast apt 3f. located at apt 3f

    Sep 5, 1997 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective sink cabinet door 2 sty front southeast apt 3f kitchen. located at apt 3f

    Sep 5, 1997 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector inoeprative 2 sty front southeast apt 3f ruffus. located at apt 3f

    Sep 5, 1997 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 3 sty front southeast apt 4f bathroom. located at apt 4f

    Sep 5, 1997 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty front southeast apt 4f. located at apt 4f

    Sep 5, 1997 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing lower sash window east window 3 sty front southeast apt 4f east room er1. located at apt 4f

    Sep 5, 1997 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls 4 sty front southeast apt 5f thru out. located at apt 5f

    Sep 5, 1997 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose locking device entrance door to 4 sty front southeast apt 5f. located at apt 5f

    Sep 5, 1997 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cement stairs cellar rear to rear yard.

    Sep 5, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing fresh air intake plate cover front entrance to bldg.

    Sep 5, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Sep 5, 1997

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving boiler room cellar at center.

    Sep 5, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 17, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 11, 2003 · Apt .

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 16, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1879
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
5,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
247 / 5
Assessed value
$1,429,200
Landmark / historic district
Brooklyn Heights Historic District

HPD registration #308354, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 49 Remsen Street

Who owns 49 Remsen Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vincent & Phyllis Devito Trust.

Does 49 Remsen Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 49 Remsen Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 49 Remsen Street built?

City records list 1879 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 49 Remsen Street?

It has 8 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.