499 Milford Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04480-0056Map
Owner of record: Mowla, Ritu
499 Milford Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mowla, Ritu. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 16 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 12
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 · 28
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 3rd room from east, the 4th room from east, the 1st private hallway located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from east, the 4th room from east, the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane lower window sash at 1st window from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
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 28, 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 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
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 8, 2019
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.
Jan 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity supply to apts and public hall
Nov 17, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a double cylinder key operated lock on security door at building entrance.
Oct 29, 2011
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at building entrance door
Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal all accessible openings of vacant building.
Jun 10, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal of all accessible openings of building.
Jun 10, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Nov 19, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to file c of c with dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34853663r - for sros at basement etc. remedy: file c of c.
Nov 4, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dob records,co #300939958 indicates basement to be mechanical room etc. space now altered & converted to class'a'
Nov 4, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: full height interior sheetrock partition walls erected to illegally convert 2 family into 5 family dwelling. w/1 class a apt at basement w/bedroom,kitchen w/sink and 3 pc bathroom
Sep 10, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. noted: bldg illegally converted from 2 families into 5 sros w/1 sro at basement w/bedroom w/bed,dresser,tv,clothes
Sep 10, 2010 · Penalty $17,000
Resolve - Class - 1
(misc)908.7.1failed to install carbon monoxide smoke detectors where required.no carbon monoxide &/or smoke detectors installed near bedrooms or any place @ bsmt & 1st flr levels.rem:conform to code
Sep 10, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 2, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 9, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 9, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 1,216 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4480 / 56
- Assessed value
- $109,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #815254, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.
Questions about 499 Milford Street
Who owns 499 Milford Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mowla, Ritu.
Does 499 Milford Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 499 Milford 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 499 Milford Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 499 Milford Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.