491 Lincoln Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04202-0006Map
Owner of record: 491 Lincoln Avenue LLC
491 Lincoln Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 491 Lincoln Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 98 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 98
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 222
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 98
- 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
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.
Jun 10, 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.
Nov 26, 2024
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 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure 7 and 11 treads from bottom to top to landing area at west at fire escape, 2nd story
Sep 29, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - 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 23, 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 7, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading out to rear yard in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - 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 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 4, 2015
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
Oct 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 4, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door to building at first story
Dec 21, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste pipe in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet cover in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line and trap at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 or near mail box at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3rear, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2012 · Apt 3REAR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Dec 10, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3rear, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2012 · Apt 3REAR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3rear, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2012 · Apt 3REAR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3rear, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2012 · Apt 3REAR
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note at said premises in apt 1r 1) kitchen exposure 3 interior wall consist of hole near at finish floor level. 2) wall water damage evident. 3) bathroom wall
Aug 4, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,15,50,50a. (50)oil filter leaking. (50a)steam header not built tomanufacture specification.
Jun 18, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 4N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 4N
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 4N
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 4N
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 19, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4202 / 6
- Assessed value
- $216,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #304509, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.
Questions about 491 Lincoln Avenue
Who owns 491 Lincoln Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 491 Lincoln Avenue LLC.
Does 491 Lincoln Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 98 housing violations at this property.
Is 491 Lincoln Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 491 Lincoln Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 491 Lincoln Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.