490 Fenimore Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04815-0020Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
490 Fenimore Street is a school building built in 1974 in Brooklyn, 11203. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 35
- ECB violations
- 33
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 35
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 22, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 27, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 27, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 19, 1999
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 - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 28, 1997
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 33
- Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35719915n failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at 3rd fl smoke doors rm 303 2nd fl stair b.smoke doors rm203 1st fl stair b all doors are in disrepair/racked.rem:repair and/or
Jul 2, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35719914l failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at basement water damage/penetration foundation wall throughout various areas.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jul 2, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:at 1st fl multi room emergency lights not working when tested througho
Jul 2, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35677289m date of issue: 06-12-2024. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner at the time of inspection observed and noted at cellar level signs of water penetration through foundation wal
May 15, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing properly at the time of inspection. at the time of inspection i observed and noted at 3rd floor exit-2 one exit door, at stairway "b" one exit door, at stairway "a" near(rm 302) one e
May 15, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Reissue ecb #35675038z. failure to maintain building in code-compliantmanner. at time of inspection observed emergency exit lights no working properly next to room #304 and next to room #204 also emergency ligh
Jun 12, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued ecb #35675037r. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at cellar level signs of water penetration through foundation wall in the electric rm, and gas mete
Jun 12, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35657999z failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at cellar level foundation wall has become porous allowing rain water into electrical & boiler rm.remedy:make necessary repairs.
Apr 18, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridor per bc 1006.1; 27-381.noted:at rm #304, 2 emergency exit lighting & at 204, 1 emergency exit lighti
Apr 18, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:roof leak damaging ceiling tiles at rm 304.remedy:make necessary repairs.
Apr 18, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissue#35578119x(6/11/21) failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:at basement level electric meter room/boiler room water infiltration through foundation walls electrical conduits show sign of ru
Jun 7, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at(3rd fl)stair b(2nd fl)room 203 doors are in disrepair/racked. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Jun 11, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at(basement)electric meter room & boiler room water penetration/damage from foundation wall at electrical mam/switch wall & deteriorated/rotted pipe in
Jun 11, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1/27.381. noted: at (3rd fl)emergency lights were non opeational when tested throughout in
Jun 11, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue viol #35213885n failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: emergency flood ligh
Apr 17, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 10006.1. noted: emergency flood light by exit 2 in rear of 3rd floor not
Oct 19, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note: at the time of inspection at 2nd floor room 203 fire doors are not self closing and or racked preventing door from closing. rmdy: comply w/nov.
Aug 5, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. reissue #35101132m. note: at time of inspection. water penetration at cellar main electric switch board room, foundation wall has become pordous allowing
Aug 5, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Water penetration.@ bsmt main elect switchboard room,foundation wall has become pordous allowing water to enter.(water drips from attached elect panels).rem:water proof foundation.
Jul 18, 2014
Resolve - Hazardous
Re-issue # 34308157k. horizontal crack located at the bulkhead leadingto the roof level approx. 5 feet long at the concrete wall. remedy: repair concrete wall.
Apr 3, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
There are leaking roof in rooms 303, 304, and stair #2 bulkhead. remedy: repair roof.
Feb 15, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissued #34474513l noted: failure to provide fire stopping 1) gas meter rm. 2) electrical room- wall penetration. remedy: provide/ maintainfire stopping.
Feb 15, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissued #34474514n failure to maintain gas meter room, free/clear of storage- material and equipment. remedy: remove all storage, maintain clear.
Feb 15, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted:failure to provide/maintain required fire-stopping within:1)gas meter room (west wall).2)electric meter room (east wall) wall penetrations.remedy:provide/maintain fire stopping.
Mar 30, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted:failure to maintain gas meter room free/clear of storage-material & equipment.remedy:remove all storage,maintain clear.
Mar 30, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defects are. roof leaks around unit # 4 into class room # 303, and around bulk head into stair well # 2 remedy : repairroof
Jan 23, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior buidling wall. defect is at rear south ofbuilding are vertial and horizontal cracks approx 3/4" wide in brick wall at various locations remedy : repair walls
Jan 23, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue failrue to maintain. defect are : exit door support jamjambs are rotted & corroded reissue location : 1st floor exit 2 remedy : do repair
Jan 14, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is l vertical horizontal cracks & water damaged walls location bulk heard area starting at 3rd floor exit 2 and exit 3 are corners of 3rd fl library remedy : do repairs
Jan 14, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building : defects are : missing railing parapet west wall opening location : parapet west wall rear end of wall remedy : install railing
Jan 14, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failrue to maintain defects are missing mortor rear west end of buidling vertical & horizontal cracks on rear east & west corners also step crackse on east wall rear end remedy : do repairs
Jan 11, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain, defects exit doors support jambs rotted and erroded location : 1st fl exit # 2
May 17, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is; crack bricks and open coping stone joints at chimney. no panic hardware found in gymnasium. defective, bulginh acoustic tile work at 3rd floor. h.v.a.c units found to be leaking.
May 19, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1974
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 27,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 21,412 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4815 / 20
- Assessed value
- $2,404,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 490 Fenimore Street
Who owns 490 Fenimore Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 490 Fenimore Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 490 Fenimore 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 Fenimore Street built?
City records list 1974 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.