491 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The three-story, two-unit building at 491 Court Street in Carroll Gardens has experienced several significant events in recent years, with the most substantial issues occurring in late 2023. In November 2023, the property underwent excavation work that resulted in serious structural problems, including the collapse of a 15-foot section of the masonry party wall and damage to adjacent property foundations. This unauthorized excavation triggered multiple violations, with penalties totaling $12,500 imposed on the contractor, King Kong G/C Inc.

These violations were officially resolved by January 2024, though the situation required the immediate attention of registered design professionals and construction supervisors for stabilization and protection of the site. The building's more recent history shows consistent attention to bedbug reporting compliance, with no reported infestations in the past three years (as of the most recent filing in May 2025). The property has maintained a clean rodent inspection record, passing its most recent inspection in January 2024.

The building has experienced recurring violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, though these were administrative in nature and not indicative of actual infestations, as evidenced by subsequent reports showing zero infested units. Additional construction-related complaints were filed in late 2023, including one that resulted in a partial stop-work order, though most recent routine inspections have shown no continuing violations. The owner, Christian Vitulli, has generally addressed violations promptly when required, with the notable exception of the late 2023 excavation issues which triggered multiple enforcement actions before resolution.