397 East 49 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04675-0045Map
Owner of record: 397 E 49th St LLC
397 East 49 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 34 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 397 E 49th St LLC. HPD has recorded 1,309 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 34 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 1,309
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 739
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 1,309
- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbadge bags at building front yard
Sep 2, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at courtyard, at north fire escape court
Aug 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at celing in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi-glass used at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of construction material at fire passage way, section ''south''
Aug 4, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the garbage and house hold items at rear yard
Jul 10, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane lower window sash 2nd window from east at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd and 3rd concret steps from bottom leading to fire passage way at south yard
Jul 10, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric range in the kitchen located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 28, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical outlet cover at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 10, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 10, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 10, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped cooking gas supply line in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 7a vacate order #260225 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 11a vacate order# 260225 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 16a vacate order# 260225 in the entire apartment located at apt, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 16a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 16A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 7a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt materials at roof , section at west
Dec 29, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 9b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 9B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 11a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 11A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story, section at west
Dec 29, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 20b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 20B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 15b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 15B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door leading to roof , section at west
Dec 29, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 14a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 14A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Dec 26, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 5, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35236459m issued on 07/06/2017, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cer
Mar 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.observed full height partitions erected at bsmt in order to provide single rm to occupy including door observed 3 pc bathroom.no dob permits on file for this work.rem:obtain permits or restore
Jul 6, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building-hazardous.noted:wood joist split and altered at cellar level.causing floor to sagging apt 4b.also noted.beam posts not adequately supporting cellar ceiling joist.
Jun 8, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt APT1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt APT1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 8A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 8A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 8A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 8A
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 8A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 8A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 8A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 16B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt APT16B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 15B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 15B
Close - General
Janitor/super
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 15B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 16B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 16B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 34
- Building area
- 28,480 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4675 / 45
- Assessed value
- $900,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #308487, last renewed Oct 31, 2025.
Questions about 397 East 49 Street
Who owns 397 East 49 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 397 E 49th St LLC.
Does 397 East 49 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,309 housing violations at this property.
Is 397 East 49 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 34 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 34 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 397 East 49 Street built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 397 East 49 Street?
It has 34 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.