1490 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01245-0043Map
Owner of record: 1490a Bedford Avenue LLC
1490 Bedford Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1490a Bedford Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 234 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 234
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 642
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 234
- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building front yard
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rat droppings yard
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 4S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 4S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 4S
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 4S
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 1S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 1S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 1S
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door at entrance of boiler closet located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 1N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 1N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 1N
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.
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2022 · Apt 1N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2022 · Apt 1N
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2022 · Apt 1N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2022 · Apt 1N
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2022 · Apt 1N
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe line at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2022 · Apt 1N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2022 · Apt 1N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2022 · Apt 1N
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 23, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 23, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 23, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the disused cardbord, mattress and rubbish at front yard
Jun 23, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 1N
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 1N
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 1N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 1N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 16 sq ft at ceiling and 10 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 1N
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling. approx 20 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 1N
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 1N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 1N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 1N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1n, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 1N
Closed — Violation closed - 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 23, 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 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of bare wires at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective window frame at west wall in the 7th room from east at south located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3S
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 26
- 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 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 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 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
At time of inspection observed excessive dust failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. dust throughout stairs, doors, hallway creating a health hazard for tennants in the building all dust on tenn
Nov 22, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 3
Un used burnham boiler in cellar not legally abandoned;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Mar 9, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Boiler in apt 1n=remote switch is missing/holes in room/hot water relief valve is not piped down/, maintain boiler; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Mar 9, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 3
Observed at time of inspection in apartments 1n & 3s pex piping used for heating failed to meet code requirements of 2014 mechanical code section 305.4 requiring support on vertical piping at 32 inch interval
Oct 3, 2019 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
B265 as per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a compelte boilerinspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
Apr 14, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the comm's noted:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov#34883956h.gut rehab of apt 2h w/o a permit.rem:comply w/comm's order.obtain perm
Apr 8, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34883956h for gut rehab of apt (2h) etc w/o a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited.
Feb 17, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o after-hour variance permit.note:gut renovation ongoing in apt#2n,2s,4n under job#320135082.no after-hour work variance permit for saturday work @ premises.full stop work order issued pursuant to 28-207
Oct 16, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site. at time of inspection noted: at time of inspection work ongoing under job #320135082in apts 2n,2s,4n and no approved plans at site. full stop work order
Oct 16, 2010 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations @ 1490 bedford ave.excessive dust generated by gut demolition & construction in progress on several vacant units including apt 4n,2n,
Aug 26, 2010
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
B4a/50a. 50a- no sign posted for located of keys to boiler rm.
Apr 15, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1N
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 4S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 4S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 4S
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 4S
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 4S
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 1N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 1N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2023 · Apt 1N
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 4S
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 4S
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 4S
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 1N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 2S
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3S
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3S
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3S
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3S
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3S
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 1S
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 2S
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 2S
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 2S
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 4S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 4S
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 4S
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 9,192 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,298 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1245 / 43
- Assessed value
- $1,138,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #334669, last renewed Jul 8, 2026.
Questions about 1490 Bedford Avenue
Who owns 1490 Bedford Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1490a Bedford Avenue LLC.
Does 1490 Bedford Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 234 housing violations at this property.
Is 1490 Bedford Avenue 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 1490 Bedford Avenue built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1490 Bedford Avenue?
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.