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525 East 49 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04721-0054Map

Owner of record: Chang Leon

525 East 49 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chang Leon. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 37 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
39
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 39

  • 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

    Open — 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — 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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2024

    Open — 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 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — 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 4, 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    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 21, 2017

    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 7, 2016

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescant light required***

    Sep 14, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrance door 1 sty rear apt 1r , section '' ''

    Mar 30, 1992 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door 2 sty west apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Mar 14, 1990 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mildew fungus present on walls 2 sty west apt 2f north & center room. , section '' ''

    Mar 14, 1990 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture entrance to bldg.

    Aug 30, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire entrance to bldg.

    Aug 30, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Aug 30, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires north wall fixture vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots 2 sty public hall.

    Aug 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing fresh air vent cover building front.

    Aug 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Aug 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Aug 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Aug 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar thru out.

    Aug 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts front.

    Aug 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective window glass cellar north.

    Aug 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule & pub hall all stys.

    Aug 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Aug 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out and boiler room cellar.

    Aug 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Work without permit. noted:at cellar level erected partitions creatingclass "a" apt with 2 br,dr,kitchen with sink,gas line, microwave oven 3pc bathroom,work done without permits. rem:obtain permits or restore

    Mar 15, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. noted: atcellar level erected partitions creating class 'a' apt w/2 br, dr, kitchen w/kitchen sink, gas line, microwave oven & 3 pc bathroom. remedy:

    Mar 15, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Active

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 18, 2007 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2005 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2004 · Apt ANON

    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 (C3)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,706 ft²
Lot area
2,600 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4721 / 54
Assessed value
$278,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #351510, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 525 East 49 Street

Who owns 525 East 49 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chang Leon.

Does 525 East 49 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 525 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 525 East 49 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 525 East 49 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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