1491 East New York Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-01465-0049Map

1491 East New York Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Edgar Carrasco. HPD has recorded 150 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 150
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 160

What to know

Concern

8 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 · 150

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
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sqft at west wall in the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sqft at west wall in the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18673958 issued 28-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant

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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 19, 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 26, 2024
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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 6, 2024
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
Jun 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jun 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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 at public hall, 1st story
May 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sq ft at cabinet over sink at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16989252 issued 21-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 21, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
May 21, 2024
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
May 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at window recess at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16989256 issued 21-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 21, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
May 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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
May 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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.
May 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at 2nd window recess from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at window recess at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at east wall and approximately 1 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq ft at west wall in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sq ft at cabinet over sink at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 15 sq ft at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq ft at west wall in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16989253 issued 21-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 21, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at east wall and approximately 1 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16989255 issued 21-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 21, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at 2nd window recess from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16989257 issued 21-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 21, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes cable wires obstruting path at all stories at building front at fire escape
Apr 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding more than 4'' beyond sill at 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape
Apr 12, 2024
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.
Apr 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 sq ft at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 20 sq ftat west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Jan 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

Hazardous
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34611882p for work w/o permit. @ cellar installed n/a partitions 3 pc bathroom & kitchen & stove no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm's order to obtain
Jun 25, 2008 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. c of o #46584 is illegally approved for5 families. residence altered for 6 fam. alteration noted: partitions
Feb 15, 2008 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve
Hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: partitions erected at cellarr creating one bedroom apt. w/kitchen w/sink and stove, 3 pc bathroom. all work done w/o approvals & permits. remedy: obtain approvals & permits if
Feb 15, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 14, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close

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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 14, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close
General
Ventilation system
May 14, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 14, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
May 14, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
Lighting
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 13, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Mold
Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Mold
Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Mold
Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Mold
Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Doors
Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built: 1910
Floors: 3
Residential units: 4
Building area: 5,040 ft²
Lot area: 2,346 ft²
Zoning: C8-2
Community board: 316
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 1465 / 49
Assessed value: $279,900
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #354408, last renewed Jan 22, 2025.

Questions about 1491 East New York Avenue

Who owns 1491 East New York Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Edgar Carrasco.

Does 1491 East New York Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 150 housing violations at this property.

Is 1491 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 1491 East New York Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1491 East New York Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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