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491 East New York Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01331-0041Map

Owner of record: Binyon Chomesh Incorporated

491 East New York Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Binyon Chomesh Incorporated. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
75
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
141

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 75

  • 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.

    May 4, 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 20, 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 9, 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 27, 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 10, 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 21, 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 22, 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 10, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd wood tread up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 8 sq.ft at east wall, 12 sq.ft at north wall, 8 sq.ft at west wall and 12 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door at cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 29, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 29, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 29, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 29, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet on east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 29, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 29, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 29, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Dec 24, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard

    Dec 24, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance from street , 1st story

    Dec 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule , 1st story

    Dec 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household and construction items at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 17, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at front of building consisting of rubish

    May 17, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective 2nd wooden tread from bottom to top at public hall stairs

    May 17, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at all walls in vestibule at public hall

    Mar 8, 2019

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance door at public hall

    Mar 8, 2019

    Open — False certification
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at 2nd sty at public hall

    Mar 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material clothes boxes and furniture in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 3R

    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 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jul 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 18, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 18, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 18, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 18, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1909
Floors
2
Residential units
5
Building area
2,400 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
1331 / 41
Assessed value
$293,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #354448, last renewed Jun 25, 2021.

Questions about 491 East New York Avenue

Who owns 491 East New York Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Binyon Chomesh Incorporated.

Does 491 East New York Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 491 East New York 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 491 East New York Avenue built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 491 East New York Avenue?

It has 5 residential units.

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