497 Central Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03390-0111Map
Owner of record: 497 Central LLC
497 Central Avenue is a two-family home built in 1998 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 497 Central LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on October 2, 2017. 7 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 20
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 · 9
- BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the dried fecal matter on floors, cellar throughout located at apt 1
Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counterbalances 1st and 2nd from east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections bathroom containing wash basin water closet and shower at cellar
Oct 2, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible stove present at cellar
Oct 2, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in house trap front at cellar
Jul 15, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant sewage water throughout approx 1 1/2 inches at cellar
Jul 15, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on east wall in northwest 1 room approx 8 sq. ft.
Jul 15, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at security gate leading to apt. a building front
May 25, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed in gate at building front
May 23, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 4, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt A
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Feb 19, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 19, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 17, 2017 · Apt A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 17, 2017 · Apt A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 17, 2017 · Apt A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt FLOOR2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 28, 2016 · Apt A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1998
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,960 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,968 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3390 / 111
- Assessed value
- $53,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #816211, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.
Questions about 497 Central Avenue
Who owns 497 Central Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 497 Central LLC.
Does 497 Central Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 497 Central 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 497 Central Avenue built?
City records list 1998 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 497 Central Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.