494 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02400-0004Map
Owner of record: Ventura, Aurora M
494 Grand Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ventura, Aurora M. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on June 13, 2025. 3 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 11
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 5
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at north , east and south in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
May 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at north wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at lower window sash, the 2nd window from south at west wall in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at the west wall at the staircase leading from the 1st story to the 2nd story with-in the apartment in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 28, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install a total of approx. 120 linear foot of sidewalk shed along exp#1 (grand stret) and exp#4 (hooper street) to safeguard public and property
Aug 1, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 26, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 3
Observed two pieces of apprx. ten feet by fifteen feet tarp material installed over the public sidewalk. tarp pieces attached to building's exterior wall at eaxposures# 1 and 4 second floor level and dot signs
Aug 26, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection observed brick facade had been deteriorated on 3 storybuil ding. corner show signs of cracks and missing sections. note: no recor
Oct 11, 2018 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit,at the time of inspection & observed sidewalk sheds approx 95'x10' by "jasco inc" installed w/o a permit on boriquan place & hooper st corners. remedy: obtain all required permit.
Oct 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted:/ 20sq ft of brick facade had fallen onto sidewalk. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Sep 7, 2018 · Penalty $1,563
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. @ time of insp observed that facade was in state of disrepair w/ section fuller onto sidewalk. observed approx 20 sq.ft of vines brick facade fallen onto sidew
Jul 30, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Oac sign on display w/o a permit. (campaign movie) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Aug 16, 2012
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 30, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 6,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,484 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2400 / 4
- Assessed value
- $715,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #823981, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.
Questions about 494 Grand Street
Who owns 494 Grand Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ventura, Aurora M.
Does 494 Grand Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 494 Grand Street 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 494 Grand Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 494 Grand Street?
It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.