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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

Concern
2 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 98

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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 , at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door to building at first story

    Dec 21, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 at or near mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 10, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Dec 10, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.