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489 Tompkins Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01855-0003Map

Owner of record: Leonard A Gayle

489 Tompkins Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1888 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Leonard A Gayle. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on May 21, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
73
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
143

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 21, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
7
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 · 73

  • C

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

    May 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials, radiator and bicycles at stairs leading to bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 4th story

    May 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing heavy duty lock set assembly at entrance door at boiler room

    May 21, 2026

    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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    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 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 5

    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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    May 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bulkhead door sealed shut at public hall stairs, 4th story

    May 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    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 6, 2026

    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 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 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17666210 issued 02-feb-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from south wall at building entrance, to return at north wall at private hall , 1st story

    Dec 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq.ft at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer at north wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq.ft at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14715497 issued 02-dec-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lockset at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at closet walls approx 12 sq ft in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective intercom system from vestible to apt located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 13, 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 13, 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.

    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 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash....1st window from south at east in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..... in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer system from the building entrance to..... in the private hallway located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at ceiling, approx 1 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2018 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extremely hot water at fixture in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at cellar at boiler room

    Dec 13, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 21

  • 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 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    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 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
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  • 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
  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    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 · 1

  • Class - 2

    B25,5a,15,21a,34b,48a,50,50a,59b,50c,50d,50e. 50flue pipe not supported, & loose cement @ chimney.50acheck valve missing from feed pipe.50b mising valve missing 50c hot water safety valve not tied down.50d stea

    Apr 24, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 20, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 1

    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 (S5)
Year built
1888
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,560 ft²
Lot area
1,407 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1855 / 3
Assessed value
$346,050
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Stuyvesant / Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District

HPD registration #342378, last renewed Apr 10, 2026.

Questions about 489 Tompkins Avenue

Who owns 489 Tompkins Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Leonard A Gayle.

Does 489 Tompkins Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.

Is 489 Tompkins Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 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 Tompkins Avenue built?

City records list 1888 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 489 Tompkins Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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