495 Linwood Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04019-0006Map
Owner of record: Mk Awesome Ventures LLC
495 Linwood Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mk Awesome Ventures LLC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on March 30, 2026. 4 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 31
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 27
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2026 · 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 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of barrel, dresser and household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 11, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 4 foot high weeds in east yard (rear of building)
Jul 11, 2019
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.
Jan 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Dec 13, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st entire apartment from east located at bsmt apt, basement apartment at east
Dec 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the 1st entire apartment from east located at bsmt apt, basement apartment at east
Dec 8, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections kitchen sink,wash basin ,bath tub, water closet at bathroom in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt east
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt EAST
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of inasdequate ventilation and light all rooms in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt east
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt EAST
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, bsmt-apt at east
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder locke at security gate to rear yard in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt east
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt EAST
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ..rear yard
Dec 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt east
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt EAST
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 16, 2011 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 20 sq ft at the northeast window casement in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 1 sq ft on the south wall, in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and west wall, in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35114450k issued on 07/11/16 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no compliance recorded for work w/o permit at bsmt
Aug 22, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35114450k issued on 7-11-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for work w/o a permit at basement level.
Apr 29, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35114450k issued on 02/02/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.note:no documents filed f
Mar 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35114450k issued on 2-02-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 01work w/o a permit records indicate the house as 2 family 1 & 2 floor
Jan 19, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35114450k issued on 02/02/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: comply with commissioner's
Dec 12, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35114450kissued on 02/02/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursu ant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcdny 102-01 for work w/o a permit. rmd
Aug 10, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35114450k issued on 02/02/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Jun 25, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35114450k issued on 02/02/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to. 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. for creating two bedroom apt with
May 23, 2016 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comissioner's order contained in nov # 35114451m issued on 02/02/2016 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. remedy:comply w/commissioners
Apr 16, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35114450k issued in 02/02/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102.01. work without a permit. note
Apr 16, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. observed: city records indicate the house as 2 family dwelling w/no apt at the basement. during inspection observed drywalls erected for 2 bedroom apt including living room & 3pc bathroom ful
Feb 2, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.city records indicate the house as 2 family dwelling w/no apt at the basement. during inspection observed 2 bedroom apt arranged at the base
Feb 2, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed: inadequate fire stopping in the boiler room located at the rear of the basement(ceiling). no ventilation from the boiler room as required.
Feb 2, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failaure to correct conditions cited in nov34776432n for work done w/o a permit(construction work etc). remedy:correct conditions cited.
Oct 19, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to correct conditions cited in nov 34776432n for work done w.o a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited.
Jun 7, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34776432n for work done w/oa permit. remedy: correct conditions cited in nov 34776432n.
Jan 22, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file cofc w/dob pursant to 28.204.2 for vio 34776432n remedy:file cofc
Sep 29, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/comm's order to obtain a permit per vio 34776432n for creating additional apt on 2nd fl w/o a permit remedy:correct vio 34776432n
Sep 29, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted in that second fl apartment had been converted into two apt partition walls erected ktcn installed 3pc btrm and bdrm rem: obtain permits or restore premises to prior legal condition
Apr 29, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence alter for occup as dwelling for more than legally approved #of families. bldg is a legal two family bldg had been converted into an illegal three family. second fl apt subdivided into two apts. remed
Apr 29, 2009 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Feb 22, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2016 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 6, 2016 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 11, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt BASEM
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,499 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4019 / 6
- Assessed value
- $64,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #816490, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 495 Linwood Street
Who owns 495 Linwood Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mk Awesome Ventures LLC.
Does 495 Linwood Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 495 Linwood 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 495 Linwood Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 495 Linwood Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.