494 5 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01022-0052Map
Owner of record: Nbr LLC
494 5 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Nbr LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 2 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 14
- ANon-hazardous
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 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing metal scuttle ladder for hatch opening to roof at public hall, 4th story
Jan 5, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jan 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items (shoe stand) at public hall, 4th story
Jan 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 29, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 3, 1995
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's ordr to file a cert.of correction w/the dob for nov 35018032h issued on 11/9/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. fine paid not corrections certified.remedy:file a cert.of corr
May 17, 2014 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner: in proper exit/exitaccess doorway. arranged to 2nd fl using entire 1st fl area as store. only access to 2nd fl & the upper floors (3rd,attic not occupied vacan
Nov 9, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,400 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 1022 / 52
- Assessed value
- $948,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #388847, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.
Questions about 494 5 Avenue
Who owns 494 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nbr LLC.
Does 494 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 494 5 Avenue 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 494 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 494 5 Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.