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49 Riverdale Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03583-0006Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Homeless Services

49 Riverdale Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 26 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Homeless Services. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on February 2, 2016. 1 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
49
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 2, 2016

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 · 30

  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents all apartments at all stories

    Feb 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective ...broken glass at upper window sash in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower cabinet door off hinge in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ....at the south... at window... and west wall .... at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 4g, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4g, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4g, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the kitchen , the 4th room from east, the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 4H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 3K

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at walls and ceiling to bulkhead west at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at north gate at fire passage way

    Sep 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 3K

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to bulkhead west at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Sep 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective north window counter balance lower and upper sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 28, 2012 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 28, 2012 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 1st room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south, the bathroom , the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jul 2, 2011 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Jun 14, 2011

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    May 6, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 49

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. obsewrved hole penetrations throughout basement. potential hazard., repair and/replace

    Jun 24, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post and distribute notice to occupants of tpp. observed no ttp on file and no tpp posted., post/distr. notice

    Jun 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found ao smith hw-520 hot water boiler not registered and leaking pressure relief valve on heating boiler., maintain boiler

    Jun 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 (2014 code); 27-345; bc 711.2.4 (2022 code. observed hole penetrations throughout the basement. potential fire hazard., provi

    Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed cracks on parapet walls. located at exposure 1,2,and 3. potential fire hazard., repair and/replace

    Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8 (2014 code); 27-371; bc 1008.1.9 (2014 code); bc 1010.1.8 (2022 code); bc 1010.1.9 (2022 code). obse

    Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Correct violation+submit certificate of correction

    Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed in the gas meter room located in the basement/cellar no ventilation. as per e 3 and e 4 of the fuel gas code gas meter room shall have ventilation either by natural or mechanical means., repair and/or

    Oct 30, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed no fresh air ventilation in the boiler room. as per fgc 304.4.2 provisions must be made for proper air balance to prevent a negative or positive pressure in the boiler room and to discharge the ventila

    Oct 30, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Hole penetrations in ceiling and walls at cellar level., repair and/or replace

    Oct 30, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Multiple small cracks on parapet and facade to exterior roof lever and throughout building., repair and/or replace

    Oct 30, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Major signs of water penetration in both (a & b) bulkheads and throughout building., repair and/or replace

    Oct 30, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    28-301.1 failure to provide ventilation to gas meter room per p115.6(1968 code),fgc appendix e(e4)(2014 code)observed at cellar level gas meter room without natural or mechanical ventilation.remedy:comply with

    Mar 15, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:no fire stoppingper bc712.3;27-345.observed at cellar level utility rooms and corridors,ceiling and walls several holes due to the penetration of pipes and

    Mar 15, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I did not observe a fresh air intake vent in the boiler room also i did not observe and fresh are ventilation the the gas meter room., repair and/or replace

    Mar 15, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed at rooflevel parapet wall chimney,several cracks through all walls.also missing copping stone,flashing and mortar in different location.remedy:repa

    Mar 15, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed at cellar level staircase have become porous allowing water to penetrate through the walls showing signs of paint,ceiling and wall damages.remedy:r

    Mar 15, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Noted: spalling plaster at both east and west bulkheads, west bulkhead has loose wall tiles on the verge of detaching., repair and/or replace

    Nov 17, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    I observed no ventilation in the gas meter room also i did not observe the fresh air in take for the boiler room., repair and/or replace

    Nov 17, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Noted: observed throughout roof at various locations, loose and detached aluminum flashing., repair and/or replace

    Nov 17, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Noted: observed cracks at parapet wall level, spalling and missing cement stucco throughout exterior walls, missing and damaged coping stones, maintain exterior building wall

    Nov 17, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Stucco layer has cracks and in some areas the stucco has fallen on to the fire escape on exposure 2 and 3 , exposure 1 and 4 which is over the sidewalk repairs were done on the lentils no danger., maintain exte

    Apr 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior of the building cracks thur out, on roof some parts falling., maintain exterior building wall

    Feb 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted:observed on roof-cracks throughout parapet wall at all elevations,loose/missingcement stucco at various locations,missing coping stones,loose and det

    Jan 22, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed building occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2 building altered under job application 300052252 and occupied as a homeless shelter and after school program w/o obtaining a val

    Jan 22, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work without a permit.i observed new rab lights throughout stairwell and roof installed without a permit covering this work at the department of buildings.i also observed 3 new motors installed in th

    Jan 22, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occuppancy as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2.noted:building altered under job application #300052252 is occupied as a shelter and a daycare/after-scho

    Oct 19, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    34a,50,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e-found 1)hydrotherm mr1200b boiler. 50)backflow leaking. 50a)circulating pumps leaking. 50b)relief valve on storage tank exceeds maximum working pressure. 50c)motorized combustion air

    Aug 15, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.roof level cracks in walls parts falling off on to roof and parapet wall caps missing.maintain exterior building wall.

    Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.observed on 8/1/2018 at above address no ventilation in gas meter room.repair and or replace.

    Aug 1, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,22a,325a. as per class 2 (b254) 28-301.1 hydrotherm boiler, model mr 1200b has violating conditions; 22a-pump leaking and 25a.

    Apr 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,50. as per class 2 (b254) 28-301.1; 50-boiler inoperative.

    Apr 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed in cellar numerous jim caps installed on the sanitary drainage system. jim caps are non-complying material on sanitary drainage systems. rem: repa

    Feb 6, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: observed at roof, parapet wall has vertical cracks, spider cracks throughout entire perimeter of the inner (roof side) of parapet wall's cement stuc

    Feb 6, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no fire-stopping per bc 712.3; 27;345. noted: observed there are openings in ceilings drywall with bx-cables penetrating into the ceiling with no fire-stop

    Feb 6, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide (gfci) ground fault circuit interrupter protection as required.observed laundry room receptacle outlets not of the gfci type an dno gfci protection in circuit breaker panel. rmdy: comply w/

    Jul 26, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted. observed on roof,loose and detachec flashing throughout roof at various locations,vertical cracks on parapet wall at exp#4 on roof side at several loca

    Jul 26, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide adequate grounding of electrical systems. observed corroded and deteriorating conduit and conductor for grounding of electrical systems, which affects conductivity of the water ground.rmdy:

    Jul 26, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Misc viol. observed on 2/1/17 in basement future gas connections existphotos taken. rmdy:comply with summons.

    Feb 1, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed on 2/1/17 in boiler room exposed wires on the control panel. rmdy: repair and or replace.

    Feb 1, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner; re: installation/maintenance of plumbing materails/equipment per pc 102.3;27-902 observed on02/01/2017 in basement jin caps installed throughout.must use blind pl

    Feb 1, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: failure to comply w/ law for drainage system per pc702.1;27-911. @ time of insp 11:40am on 10/12/16 @ above address observed in the cellar area numerous jim ca

    Oct 12, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec: fgc408.2. future connections exist down stream of appliance. @ time of insp 11:40am on 10/12/16 @ above address i observed in the cellar area future connections installed arbitrary on the gas piping. photo

    Oct 12, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec: fgc 411.1. residential gas flex used on commercial equipment. @ time of insp 11:40am on 10/12/16 @ above adress i observed in the laundry room in the cellar area residential gas flex hose supplying gas to

    Oct 12, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: bulkhead doors for east & west side not self closing after use. rem: comply w/ nov . rem: comply w/ nov.

    Oct 12, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed bldg occupied w/out a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2. note: premises occupied under temporary c of o# b300052252 expired on 5/21/1995. rem: obtain valid c of o or discontinue illegal

    Oct 12, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. note: parapet wall & chimney @ roof level has cracks & missing coping @ various locations. rem: comply w/ nov.

    Oct 12, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 7123; 27-345. noted: at cellar, gs meter room, holes firestop ping on ceiling exposing wood joists and subflooring to apts above.rmd

    Jun 3, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: bulkheaddoors for east and west side not self closing after use. rmdy: comply with nov.

    Jun 3, 2016

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Windows

    Jun 25, 2012 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 25, 2012 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jun 7, 2011 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 7, 2009 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 7, 2009 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 7, 2009 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 2H

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
26
Building area
42,000 ft²
Lot area
11,017 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3583 / 6
Assessed value
$1,643,850
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 49 Riverdale Avenue

Who owns 49 Riverdale Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Homeless Services.

Does 49 Riverdale Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 49 Riverdale 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 49 Riverdale Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 49 Riverdale Avenue?

It has 26 residential units and 27 units in total.

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