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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 75
- 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 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info 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.
Apr 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info 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.
Mar 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Dec 24, 2019
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
Dec 24, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance from street , 1st story
Dec 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule , 1st story
Dec 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household and construction items at public hall, 1st story
Dec 17, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance door at public hall
Mar 8, 2019
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at 2nd sty at public hall
Mar 8, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jul 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
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.