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
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 · 30
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents all apartments at all stories
Feb 2, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at north gate at fire passage way
Sep 26, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Jun 14, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
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.