493 Ridgewood Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04121-0003Map
Owner of record: Leon, Elis
493 Ridgewood Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Leon, Elis. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on August 6, 2026. 8 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 30
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 · 19
- ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
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 public hall
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
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 public hall, 1st story
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective couter balance at upper window sash at 1st window from south at west in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration the drop ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
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, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
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 14, 2016
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.
Oct 13, 2015
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 13, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
May 13, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 13, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 13, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 13, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 1, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Apr 1, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 1, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 1, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 1, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 1, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 1, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Apr 1, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 1, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 1, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,556 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,846 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4121 / 3
- Assessed value
- $71,340
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #334489, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.
Questions about 493 Ridgewood Avenue
Who owns 493 Ridgewood Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Leon, Elis.
Does 493 Ridgewood Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 493 Ridgewood 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 493 Ridgewood Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 493 Ridgewood Avenue?
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.