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491 Park Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01886-7505Map

Owner of record: Unavailable Owner

491 Park Avenue is a condominium built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 5 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on March 29, 2023. 2 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
15
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 29, 2023

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 · 15

  • 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 29, 2023

    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 4, 2022

    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 8, 2022

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    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.

    Apr 16, 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 16, 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.

    Nov 4, 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 25, 2018

    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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    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 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 19, 2015

    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.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents at foot of cellar stairs.

    Apr 14, 1989

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code provide temporary securing entrance doors scuttle cover bulkhead door cellar 1st sty & fire escape windows.

    Oct 4, 1979

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 8

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 27, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 18, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 13, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 5, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 31, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 15, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 15, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    This pvt replaces pvt 505248

    May 20, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 6

  • Non-hazardous

    8x10. 83x10 repair & restore to service so a full inspection can be made by this dept.

    Oct 10, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No dot permit-for debris container in roadway.upon inspection no dot permit posted for debris container in roadway on park ave front of siteremedy:post/obtain dot permit for container in street as per bldg code

    Jan 19, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Expired permit-fence permit.upon insp 8ft wood const.fence erected on park ave side & skillman side of site.permit #301772419-01-eq-fn expired on 12/31/06.remedy:renew all permits-renew fence permit as per code

    Jan 19, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to extend chimney above highest construction.491 park ave is under alteration to extend height & width of structure.bldg is at 5 stories w/buld heads.adj property 57 skillman st is a 3 story bldg

    Jan 19, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public & property.upon insp pipe scaffold erectedon park ave side of site.workers working at top of 5th fl working on installing brick to facade from 5th to top of parapit.

    Jan 19, 2007 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection:noted:work in progress,demoloshing masonry brick at 3rd story west facade & no approved plans at site for job #301772419.remedy:stop all work

    Dec 22, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Doors

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Condominium (R1)
Year built
1905
Floors
5
Residential units
5
Building area
8,909 ft²
Lot area
1,905 ft²
Zoning
M1-2/R6A
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1886 / 7505
Assessed value
$929,701
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #302392, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 491 Park Avenue

Who owns 491 Park Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 491 Park Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 491 Park 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 Park Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 491 Park 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.