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491 Emerald Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04473-0046Map

Owner of record: Holder, Annette

491 Emerald Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Holder, Annette. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on November 5, 2017. 8 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
11
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
102

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 5, 2017

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 11

  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe at rear yard

    Nov 5, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in house trap waste line in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 5, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant sewage water approx 1/2 inches kitchen in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 5, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 10, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 10, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stories public hallway

    Mar 24, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket . in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Mar 17, 2015 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures outlets . in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Mar 17, 2015 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring and vinyl tiles . in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Mar 17, 2015 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures public halls throughout

    Mar 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order to obtain work permits for violation #39130263k., comply with commissioner's order

    Feb 13, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection at above premises observed construction materials being stored at expo #3 and expo #4 of a residental area., discontinue illegal use

    Nov 14, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Miscellaneous violations of the zoning resolution; in an r-4 residential, an approx. 8' high metal fence erected perimetering side & rear yard.; zr-misc., comply with zoning resolution

    Nov 14, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain; broken wood step at stairway from first floor corridor to second floor. at yard unsafe overhead and ground storage of materials and debris obstruct safe passage., repair and/or replace

    Nov 14, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit; atoi observed a one story roof structure approx. 12' x 20' at rear of premises., exp. 3 & 4. (dob records indicates only one building on lot). wood walls errected approx 10' high dividing yard.

    Nov 14, 2024 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.observation made:in common walk area @ ground flr left of main entrance.gas meters & piping located & installed @ ground flr in common walk area for tenants whi

    Jun 8, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district observed park in side yard an unregistered,unplated red honda c.r.x vin#jhmed8457ms006353.the dead storage of motor vehicles in this residential distri

    Jun 15, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34822925x for wk donew/o apermit erected class a apt remedy correct conditions cited.

    Apr 7, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: class 'a' apt w/partitions erected to create separate rooms (approx 4) w/full 3 pc bathroom and kitchen (gasstove) created at 3rd flr of premises. no secondary means of egress

    Nov 20, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. two family residence altered into 3 family w/class 'a' apt created at the 3rd flr of premises w/no secondary means

    Nov 20, 2009

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with comm order to obtain a permit/file , a certificate of connection with dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34776504h. remedy: file certificate of connection.

    Oct 5, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec.100.4 misc.vio.failure to provide required means of egress.at 3rd flr. egress exist door to balcony totally obstructed covered w/sheet rock.provide required means of egress.

    Apr 23, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. noted: 1 unlicensed passenger vehicle observed parked at the driveway front of the lot. remedy: conform to parking regulations.

    Nov 20, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Zoning non conforming illegal use in a residential district note side yard being used to store 2 passenger vehicles with no plates under registration this condition constitutes vehicle dead storage and is not a

    Jun 13, 2008 · Penalty $480

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2014 · Apt GROUN

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 4, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 4, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 4, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 11, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 11, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 11, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,840 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4473 / 46
Assessed value
$85,560
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 491 Emerald Street

Who owns 491 Emerald Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Holder, Annette.

Does 491 Emerald Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 491 Emerald 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 491 Emerald Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 491 Emerald 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.