489 Montgomery Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01297-0056Map
Owner of record: 489 Gel LLC
489 Montgomery Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 489 Gel LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 7
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
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 · 32
- 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.
Nov 20, 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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.
Nov 27, 2024
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 11, 2024
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.
Nov 21, 2023
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.
Nov 10, 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.
Mar 1, 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 12, 2021
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1r ,1st unit at north 1st story vacate # 153771
Mar 20, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
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- IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. illegal cellar apartment, vacate #153642
Mar 18, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing upper and lower window glass in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator angle valve at floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing upper and lower sash window glass in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye, capable for being padlocked installed in door to rear yard , 1st story
Mar 13, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east and north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass panes at skylight at bulkhead to roof.
Mar 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes fire debris obstructing drop ladder at fire escape at rear yard
Mar 10, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective bulkhead door
Mar 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door at west at public hall, 1st story
Mar 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of garbage can enclosure, obstructing free movement of drop ladder at fire esacpe at building front
Mar 10, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead
Mar 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 31, 2019
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- 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 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 7, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior brick wall: at time of inspection address the bldg observed at exp#4 a crack from 3rd fl thru-roof at brick wall. remedy: maintain safety the exterior wall & provide safe place for
Dec 10, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o under alt 1654/87 at least 15 children at time of inspection. remedy obtain a c of o and discontinue occupancy until c of o is obtained forthwith
Aug 3, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | $1,600,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 6 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1924
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,555 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1297 / 56
- Assessed value
- $668,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #311595, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 489 Montgomery Street
Who owns 489 Montgomery Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 489 Gel LLC.
Does 489 Montgomery Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 489 Montgomery Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 489 Montgomery Street built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 489 Montgomery Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.