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
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 · 11
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe at rear yard
Nov 5, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stories public hallway
Mar 24, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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
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.