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498 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01654-0005Map

Owner of record: 498 Jefferson Avenue Realty LLC

498 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 498 Jefferson Avenue Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 140 housing violations here, most recently on July 20, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
140
DOB violations
32
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
137

What to know

Concern
20 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 20, 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 · 140

  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical outlets and fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Jul 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 18988344 issued 08-jun-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of ... ants in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of ant in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all outlets and fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at cooking range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Mar 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at building front fresh rat droppings

    Mar 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the vestibule

    Mar 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18737249 issued 25-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 1, 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 19, 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

    Open — 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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar

    Jan 22, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at building front stack at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jul 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 32

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 28, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 5, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Feb 13, 2003

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. noted: at front,cracked & seperating section of brick on left side. seperating bricks are in danger of being displaced to front area below. make safe immedia

    Jun 8, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35012746m issued on 4/30/13. installed front fire escape w/o permit,no permit or approval has been issued to remedy the condition

    Jun 8, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #35000749j issued on 3.12.13. work w/o permit @ basement 2 class 'a' apts. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    May 4, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. installed additional fire escape at front of the bldg to provide unapproved egress for apts located at front of the bldg.this fire escape is in addition to pre-existing original fire escape

    Apr 30, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than legally approved number of families. multiple dwelling building. basement converted in two class a apartment with 3pc bathroom and full kitchen in eac

    Mar 12, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. at basement level created two class a apartments with3pc bathroom and full kitchen in each.apartments occupied at time of inspection no permit has been issued to convert basement.rmdy:obtain

    Mar 12, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Altered bldg occupied w/o valid c/o. eight family bldg illegally converted by subdividing each flr for more than two apts. hpd records indicate 2 apts per flr. doors are labeled 1a-1d,2a-2d,3a-3d,4a-4d, full

    Mar 12, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records.occupancy increased from 8class "a" apts into 16 class "a" apts throughout bldg. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended cofo.

    Jul 14, 2012

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. attic change from ordinary use to an a partment partitions erected and kitchen and bathroom facilites have been

    Oct 2, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 1, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 1, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 1, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 1D

    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 (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
10
Building area
9,692 ft²
Lot area
3,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1654 / 5
Assessed value
$1,188,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #347743, last renewed Nov 12, 2024.

Questions about 498 Jefferson Avenue

Who owns 498 Jefferson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 498 Jefferson Avenue Realty LLC.

Does 498 Jefferson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 140 housing violations at this property.

Is 498 Jefferson 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 498 Jefferson Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 498 Jefferson Avenue?

It has 10 residential units.

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