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498 Pennsylvania Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03805-0041Map

Owner of record: 498 Pennysylvania Avenue HDFC

498 Pennsylvania Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 32 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 498 Pennysylvania Avenue HDFC. HPD has recorded 222 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
222
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
175

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 222

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jun 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling , 4th story

    Aug 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 32, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 32

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jan 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material plaster at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling to north wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 17, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the kitchen , the private hallway , the bathroom , the 2nd room from north located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq ft at the 1st closet from west at north wall wall in the private hallway located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq ft at the closet from west at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 15096803 issued 06-apr-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 7

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — 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 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at boiler room

    Aug 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective heavy duty lockset at the building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 6, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

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

    Aug 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Open — 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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at party wall balcony, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at party wall balcony, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2020

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at party wall balcony, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2020

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at party wall balcony, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2020

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at party wall balcony, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2020

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 8

    Open — 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide provide heavy duty latch and lockset at entrance door and vestibule door

    Jul 3, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at fire door leading to north court from 1st story public hall

    Jul 3, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening ..unacceptable electromagnetic locking device at entrance door and vestibule door

    Jul 3, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods ..off guide drop ladder, building rear at west south fire escape

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods ..off guide drop ladder, building rear at north fire escape

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond sill at 4th and 3rd story balconies, building rear, at south fire escape

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 4th and 3rd story balconies, building rear, at north fire escape

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors fire door at 1st story public hall leading to inner north court yard

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at building entrance door

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner installed at upper sash protruding on to 2nd story balcony, building rear, south at fire escape

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system wrong information; no phone # at 1st story public hall

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 25, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35323549l issued on 04-27-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: note at exp#

    Jun 10, 2018 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ exp#1, front facade, left side fire-escape drop ladder landing is obstructed & blocked w/ garbage cans & boxes. @ left side fire-passageway obstructed

    Apr 27, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4AND5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4AND5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4AND5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 2, 2023 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 29

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 21, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 21, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 21, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 30

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C6)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
32
Building area
19,360 ft²
Lot area
7,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3805 / 41
Assessed value
$1,106,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304046, last renewed Oct 31, 2023.

Questions about 498 Pennsylvania Avenue

Who owns 498 Pennsylvania Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 498 Pennysylvania Avenue HDFC.

Does 498 Pennsylvania Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 222 housing violations at this property.

Is 498 Pennsylvania 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 498 Pennsylvania Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 498 Pennsylvania Avenue?

It has 32 residential units.

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