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491 East 4 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05373-0080Map

Owner of record: Dan, Bea

491 East 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 3 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Dan, Bea. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 2 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
3

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 · 12

  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 20, 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.

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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 16, 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.

    Nov 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 incondescent bulbs minimum required at front areaway

    Oct 5, 2011

    Open — Invalid certification

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 16, 1996

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. note: at cellar full height interior partition. partition walls erected creating 2 rooms w/3pc bathroom w/bath tub. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Jan 4, 2010 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records.hazardous. noted: cellar level, is occupied as a dwelling, with open kitchen (gas stove, refrigerator, sink), 2 bedrooms (with beds in each

    Dec 19, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: erected sheetrock partitions througout the cellar level, creating the open kitchen, 3pc bathroom, storagecloset, 2 bedrooms; with entry/exit door at rear of bldg (staircase

    Dec 19, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing &/or appurtenances. leader in driveway not connected to house drain. remedy: maintain plumbing &/or appurtenances.

    Aug 13, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Window guards

    Jul 15, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    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
1925
Floors
2.75
Residential units
3
Building area
3,278 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
39
Block / lot
5373 / 80
Assessed value
$165,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #344970, last renewed Jul 25, 2025.

Questions about 491 East 4 Street

Who owns 491 East 4 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dan, Bea.

Does 491 East 4 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 491 East 4 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 491 East 4 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 491 East 4 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.