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495 New Jersey Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03790-0012Map

Owner of record: Santos, Leonardo Y

495 New Jersey Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Santos, Leonardo Y. HPD has recorded 115 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
115
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 115

  • I

    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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk

    Aug 4, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose marble saddle to floor entrance door street to vestibule 1st sty building.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water stain west wall at bathroom 1st. story apt. #1.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for 1st through 2nd sty public hall.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood tread 7th from bottom 1 - 2 sty public hall stair.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at east room 2 sty apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom 2nd sty apt.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline of washbasin bathroom 2nd sty apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin mice and roaches throughout 2nd sty apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit doors clothes closet rear room 2nd sty apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for 1st and 2nd sty public hall 60 watts required.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor rear room 2nd sty apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket refrigerator door kitchen 2nd sty apt. #2

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2nd sty apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of sagging wood floor kitchen and rear room 2nd sty apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection locknut at wasteline of washbasin bathroom 2nd sty apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for 2nd sty public hall 60 watts.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets throughout 2nd sty apt.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd sty apt. #2fl.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for - 2nd sty. public hall.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin - roaches at 2nd sty. apt. 2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin - mice 2nd sty. apt. 2

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell mechanism from entrance door to 2nd story apt.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range 2nd story apt.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sky light over stairs and sty public hall roof.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing balusters 2nd sty public hall stairs - er1

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet east wall kitchen 2nd sty apt 2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose bell system street entrance 1st. vestibule to 2nd. sty. apt. 2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes wall vestibule 1st. story bldg.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder to wall and floor foyer 2nd. story apt. 2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door entrance vestibule to 1st. story public hall.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls stained walls foyer 2nd. story apt. 2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator area south west room 2nd. sty. apt. 2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak ceiling bath, front and rear rooms 2nd. sty. apt. 2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles west wall behind washbasin at bathroom 2nd. story apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water stained ceiling at northwest room 2nd. story apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail box at vestibule 1 story public hall.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall at bathroom 1st. story apt. #1.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at bathroom 2nd. story apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water stain north wall at bathroom 2nd. story apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at north west room 2nd. sty. apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd sty apt 2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2nd sty apt. #2.

    Feb 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Hazardous

    Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dept of bldg. records indicate residence is llegally approved for two families at first & second floor, residence is now

    Nov 30, 1999 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building/hazardous defects are/1st flr public hallway stair treads & risers are loose & unstable & pull out of stringerswork without a permit/work noted/at cellar: sheetrock & metal stud wal

    Nov 19, 1999 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupacny of building department records. cellar changed from ordinary use to an apartment. partitions erected and kitchen and bathroom facilities have

    Mar 19, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,900 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3790 / 12
Assessed value
$52,260
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #819584, last renewed Feb 7, 2019.

Questions about 495 New Jersey Avenue

Who owns 495 New Jersey Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Santos, Leonardo Y.

Does 495 New Jersey Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 115 housing violations at this property.

Is 495 New Jersey 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 495 New Jersey Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 495 New Jersey 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.