500 East 49 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04720-0014Map
Owner of record: Modeste Family Realty Trust
500 East 49 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Modeste Family Realty Trust. HPD has recorded 143 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 143
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 151
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 · 143
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story public hall at boiler room, 1st story
Nov 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required
Nov 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at 1st story leading to basement at boiler room, 1st story
Nov 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower and upper sash window at east in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies and all componets at all stories at fire escape
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 40 sq.ft all walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Mar 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at boiler room
Mar 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balence at 2nd window from north at east in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at 1st metal gate from south at west front yard
Mar 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance for upper and lower sash window 2nd window from west to north in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exceedingly hot water above 13o degrees fahrenheit at kitchen and bathroom plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator heating unit in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at 1st room from north to east east wall approximately 10 sq ft and north wall approximately 20 sq ft in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit: hazardous are at apartment 1f, the entire bathroom and kitchen demolish, sheet rocking and plastering of kitchen installed new 6' high beams with 4" column in cellar with no talent protection plan. stop mall work! call bldg. dept. at (718) 802 3685 for inspection before returning to work
Dec 19, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain: defects are: loose plaster and cracks throughout masonary at building front entrance stairs. (2) entire five escape is rusty. remedy: maintain building.
Apr 22, 2003 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maitnian building defect note : in apt one (1) f. bathroom needs to be repaired. water closet not working, sink & shower not working remedy : repair bathroom in if asap
Feb 19, 2002 · Penalty $180
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit - hazardous are : at apt. if the entire bathroom and kitchen demolish sheet - rocking and plastering of kitchen, installed new 6"high beams with 4" column in cellar with no tenent protection p
Dec 19, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain adequate houekeeping at front and cellar of building are numerus amount of combustible debris stored such as old windows and doors, wood plaster, sheetrock, plywood, boxes buckets and black
Dec 19, 2001 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building - hazardous defects are : at 1st, 2nd and 3rd stories hall ways are number amount if holes in ceiling and walls rotten and bulging sheet rock. remedy : maintain buidling
Dec 19, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide / maintain fire stopping where required. hazardous defect is : from front east to rear west in cellar are unprotected wood joists remedy : provide / maintain fire stopping
Dec 19, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 63R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 63R
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 63R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 63R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 63R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 63R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 63R
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 63R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 63R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 63R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 63R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 11, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 11, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 11, 2019 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,461 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4720 / 14
- Assessed value
- $327,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #313084, last renewed Dec 1, 2025.
Questions about 500 East 49 Street
Who owns 500 East 49 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Modeste Family Realty Trust.
Does 500 East 49 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 143 housing violations at this property.
Is 500 East 49 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 500 East 49 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 500 East 49 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.