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491 Montauk Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04479-0049Map

Owner of record: George, Kennedy

491 Montauk Avenue is a two-family home built in 1950 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is George, Kennedy. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 39 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
37

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 43

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for vacate order 228261 for cellar.

    Apr 18, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at 1st room from east at cellar

    Apr 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit 2nd room from east at cellar

    Apr 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit 3rd room from east at cellar

    Apr 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit 1st room from north at cellar

    Apr 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electric stove at cellar

    Apr 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin, shower stall and kitchen sink at cellar

    Apr 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 8, 2019

    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.

    Dec 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Dec 9, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door gaskets at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at east and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls including closet in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling (approx 12 sq ft), west wall (approx 8 sq ft) and south wall (approx 10 sq ft) in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing closet doors in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at all walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wastelines under washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ... missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx. 9 sq ft at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, west and south walls in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling (approx. 5 sq.ft) in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of ceiling fixture with water in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at cellar

    Oct 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections shower,wash basin, water closet, kitchen sink at cellar

    Oct 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at cellar

    Oct 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • 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 · 3

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of building records. partitions erected creating 4 illegal rooming units at cellar. unlawful electric strove and kitchen sink. also illegal full ba

    Apr 13, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o and department of building records. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar. unlawful gas range and kitchen sink present

    Oct 12, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. note: at cellar level, work being done installing electrical lines for lights and outlets. new outlets and lights noted,wires & flexible conduits hanging loose exposed wires capped.nopermits

    Sep 27, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 12, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 3, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 3, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 3, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 27, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 27, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 31, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Apr 11, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1950
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,224 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4479 / 49
Assessed value
$33,480
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #819563, last renewed Mar 17, 2020.

Questions about 491 Montauk Avenue

Who owns 491 Montauk Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is George, Kennedy.

Does 491 Montauk Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 491 Montauk 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 491 Montauk Avenue built?

City records list 1950 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 491 Montauk Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.