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499 Vanderbilt Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02010-0021Map

Owner of record: Westwater Equities LLC

499 Vanderbilt Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 2012 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 14 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Westwater Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on September 29, 2026. 16 of the 32 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
24
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 29, 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
14
About 100% of the building's 14 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 · 32

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at south compactor closet door at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at recess area around north window in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at recess area around north window in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at recess area around north window in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq ft at window frame at west wall window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at trash chute door at compactor closet, 1st story

    May 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at door leading to the rear yard at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at compactor closet at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at compactor closet at east wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 21, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked at cellar at boiler room

    Jan 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    § 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

    Dec 31, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective with fire retardant materials at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 31, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 31, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 20sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 3C

    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.

    Mar 31, 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 14, 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 10, 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 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Sep 20, 2017

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room locked at cellar

    Feb 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023

    Feb 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 16, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 23, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 8, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 24

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building code compliant. noted: the bottom of the second floor balcony shows signs of sagging and separation with the potential of being displace to public sidewalk., repair and/replace; com

    Apr 25, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8b and 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 control #918510. remedy: submit acceptable r

    Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35355438p issued on 10/31/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintai

    Dec 10, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35356015h issued on 10-04-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. remedy: comply

    Nov 10, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted:balcony at 3rd story soffit falling into 2nd story balcony at exposure 1. balcony is approx 5'x20' and the entire soffit collapses into the 2nd story

    Oct 31, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:premises t-story semi-attached masonry frome building.at the time of inspection i observed stucco/enclosure underneath the front balcony deteriorated.l

    Oct 4, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances:noted located @ 3rd flbalcony.material attached to the under part has become detached & separated from structure also 2nd flr balcony noticable underneath middle

    Apr 1, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for nov#34901531z issued on 11/15/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102.01 for occupancy conditions rem; file a cert of correction

    May 31, 2012 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    New bldg occupied w/o valid c/o.noted:nb built w/permit #301895652 is entirely occupied but one apt. on 6th flr.remedy:obtain valid c/o forthwith.

    Nov 15, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents. noted: installation of supported scaffold erected under permit #320058272 is contrary to approved plans,missing "u"bolts on(needie) beams to support sca

    Jan 28, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Fail to comply w/an order of the commissioner.noted:fail to comply w/swo#4118 observed men working on supported scaffold.rem:comply w/comm order

    Jan 13, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. observed & photographed the installation of a fire sprinkler protection system w/o a permit. researched dob records & found no permit issued for this installation of fire sprinkler.

    Jan 5, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. researched dob records for this address aa& found no inspection or tests performed for the fire sprinkler protection system. remedy: perform tests.

    Jan 5, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. observed & photographed the installation of fire standpipe system w/o a permit. researched dob records & found no permit issued for the installation of a fire stand pipe system.

    Jan 5, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. researched dob records for this address & found no inspection or tested performed forthe fire stand pipe protection system. remedy: perform tests.

    Jan 5, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved accepted plans @ job site @ time of inspection stop all work remedy: provide plans

    Dec 31, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by const operations in that standpipe is not connected bldg has reached 7 stories no plans available to determine ht of bldg remedy: safeguard public &

    Dec 31, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to provide approved/accepted plans at job site.noted: no approvedplans on site for supported scaffold,erected under permit# 320058272.remedy:provide plans on site

    Dec 24, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Use of supported scaffold w/o a scaffold user certficate.noted:worker on supported scaffold did not havee a 48hr users certficate.remedy:discontinue activity/obtain scaffold users certfiticate

    Dec 24, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No record of daqily inspection of supported scaffold performed by authorized person at site,noted, no record of daily insp for supported scaffold/sidewalk shed for 12/24/09.remedy:maintain daily insp records

    Dec 24, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Operating an articulating boom crane w/o a cert of operation at the date & time observed,equipment was being used outside of the exception of bc3319.3(10) in that the articulating boom crane was not being used

    Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Jobsite fence defective: gates swing out onto sidewalk upon inspection2 gates 10ft each in length swing sidewalk contrary to bldg code. remedy: repair/replace gates to swing in or slide as per bldg code call

    Jul 9, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    No dot permit posted crossing sidewalk upon insp excavation on sidewalk and crossing sidewalk. no dot permit posted for crossing sidewalk excavation. remedy: post/obtain dot permit for crossing sidewalk w/

    Jul 9, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    No dot permit posted closing sidewalk. upon insp the sidewalk haz beenclosed to pedestrian traffic while excavation is crossing street for excavation work of loading trucks. no dot permit is posted on provided

    Jul 9, 2008

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 10, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 17, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built
2012
Floors
7
Residential units
14
Building area
13,921 ft²
Lot area
3,432 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2010 / 21
Assessed value
$857,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #384564, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 499 Vanderbilt Avenue

Who owns 499 Vanderbilt Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Westwater Equities LLC.

Does 499 Vanderbilt Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 499 Vanderbilt Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 499 Vanderbilt Avenue built?

City records list 2012 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 499 Vanderbilt Avenue?

It has 14 residential units and 15 units in total.

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