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491 4 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01080-0057Map

Owner of record: Henderson, John

491 4 Street is a two-family home built in 1891 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Henderson, John. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 18 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 18

  • 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 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 3, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 5, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 28, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 12, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 6, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 5, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall & appurtenances. at time of inspection rear leader is disconnected from drain & & natural water (rain) is allowed to drain & natural water (rain) is allowed to drain into

    May 17, 2011 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operation due to construction operation #302259142 (party) wall between491 4th st & 489 4 st damaged/open broker at basement & 1st flr approx

    Jan 12, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    27-146 failure to provide approve plans @ premises on inspection interior demolition in progress from 4th-1st fl floor joist have been left in place 4th & 3rf floor no plans on site during above work rem: stop

    Jun 13, 2008 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    27-1039(f) failure to provide dust control on inspection demolition operation in progress thru-out interior no dust control system in place as per code rem: stop all work provide dust control operation call spe

    Jun 13, 2008 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to cover openings on inspection debris was removed of 4th & 3rd floor. floors were left totally open no covers were provide on inspection.

    Jun 13, 2008 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approve plans note: approve plans shows sub flooring was not approved to be removed. contractor has gone pass the scope of work and removed sub flooring fully on the 4th floor and parti

    Jun 13, 2008 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. note:at mansard roof west side(left hand side facing bldg) brick masonry coping dislodged & fallen into yard of neighboring property (489 4th st)remedy:make safe immediat

    Jan 22, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1891
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,458 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
1080 / 57
Assessed value
$118,980
Landmark / historic district
Park Slope Historic District

HPD registration #347909, last renewed May 22, 2011.

Questions about 491 4 Street

Who owns 491 4 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Henderson, John.

Does 491 4 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 491 4 Street 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 4 Street built?

City records list 1891 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 491 4 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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