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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 2025

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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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 · 32

  • 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, 2025

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 27, 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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    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 21, 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 10, 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

    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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  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass panes at skylight at bulkhead to roof.

    Mar 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective bulkhead door

    Mar 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective door at west at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead

    Mar 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Oct 30, 2025$1,600,000Rentals - walkup apartments6

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.