489 Amboy Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03611-0017Map
Owner of record: Igboekwe, Lawrence
489 Amboy Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Igboekwe, Lawrence. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on June 2, 2025. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 72
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 61
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 · 72
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at builing entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective medicine cabinet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at lobby, 1st story
Mar 13, 2024
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at lobby, 1st story
Mar 13, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective decorative woodwork over building entrance door transom at front areaway, 1st story
Mar 13, 2024
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at north wall.. in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ..at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ..ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible the gas range at cellar
Jul 2, 2021
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, bathtub, wash basin and sink at cellar
Jul 2, 2021
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Jul 2, 2021
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 10 sq ft at the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance lower sash at the 1st window from west at north in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling , east wall and south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose the 6th wooden tread up from the public hall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose awning at the front of building ; 1st story
Jun 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick & mortar joints at building front exterior wall 1st story
Jun 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose aluminium saddle at the building entrance , 1st story
Jun 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 16, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #35481984j issued on 07/02/2021, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Jan 8, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or department of building records.partition erected creating an illegal class"a"apartment at cellar.unlawful gas range and kitchen sink present.also present a full
Jul 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at basement level of premises; erected full height partitions creating 2 bedrooms, 1-kitchen area, 1 living room & bathroom w/vertical doors & partitions. installed water/waste
Jan 6, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of dwelling hpd records indicates premises to a 2 sty 2 dwelling. at time of inspection the basement has been illegally converted to an
Jan 6, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records partitions erected creating rooms for living at cellar.full kitchen with gas range and kitchen sink also full bathroom with water closet, wash basic,
Oct 16, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 16, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 5, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 5, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 5, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 5, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 7, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 11, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 28, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,480 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3611 / 17
- Assessed value
- $46,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #818903, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.
Questions about 489 Amboy Street
Who owns 489 Amboy Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Igboekwe, Lawrence.
Does 489 Amboy Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.
Is 489 Amboy 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 489 Amboy Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 489 Amboy Street?
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.