495 Ridgewood Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04121-0004Map
Owner of record: Lliguin, Luis Wilson Quinche
495 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 Lliguin, Luis Wilson Quinche. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 27 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 11
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 · 41
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Violation reopen - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 9 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 suspended ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- 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 7, 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 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story
Sep 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture and shoping cart at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture, bicycle and household items at public hall, 1st story
Sep 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Sep 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture, construction materials, ladder and household items at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor , at public hall, 1st story
Sep 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 , at public hall, 1st story
Sep 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors building entranse door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 19, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 19, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening two slide bolts arranged for padlocking installed at roof hatch door at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 19, 2021
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.
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.
Oct 31, 2019
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exsposed electrical wire at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing hot water handle at tub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at north
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at north
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at north
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at north
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 10, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 10, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood treads, #5 and #6 up from bottom, at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jan 10, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall & boiler room door.
Aug 10, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Aug 10, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.
Aug 10, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles 2 sty pub hall.
Jun 28, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 242 m/d law provide under completed permit,a proper enclosure with fireproof selfclosing doors and assemblies,at the top and the bottom of the cellar stairs, 1 sty pub hall to cellar.
Jun 28, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 partitions erected creating water closet and room cellar front.
Jun 28, 1984
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Pswo and ecb vio. issued for work without a permit. observed 20 ft x 22 ft x 9 feet height structure with wooden rafters and steel col. erected in rear yard attached the existing building. no permit on file wit
May 5, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 16, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 16, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 16, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 16, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 9, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Plumbing
Sewer
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt BSMT
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
- 3,390 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,792 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4121 / 4
- Assessed value
- $77,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333891, last renewed Jun 25, 2024.
Questions about 495 Ridgewood Avenue
Who owns 495 Ridgewood Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lliguin, Luis Wilson Quinche.
Does 495 Ridgewood Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 495 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 495 Ridgewood Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 495 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.