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490 East 96 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04692-0039Map

Owner of record: Jean Baptiste, Jesumene

490 East 96 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Jean Baptiste, Jesumene. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026.

HPD violations
11
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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.

    Oct 30, 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on window sills and frames in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling cellar thru out

    Apr 5, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar rear

    Apr 5, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted in cellar front 3 piece bathroom & rear 3 piece bathroom kitchen sink stove & 3 rooms.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal use & or condition

    Sep 17, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    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
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,280 ft²
Lot area
3,250 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4692 / 39
Assessed value
$60,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310596, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 490 East 96 Street

Who owns 490 East 96 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jean Baptiste, Jesumene.

Does 490 East 96 Street have violations?

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

Is 490 East 96 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 490 East 96 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 490 East 96 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.