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561 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

3
DOB Complaints
30
311 Housing Calls
33
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

90
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 90% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 561 49th Street

561 49th Street is a 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building located in Sunset Park, built in 1924 and currently owned by Mendy Lowy. The building has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly affecting unit 8 on the fourth floor. Most concerning are current active violations from September 2024 documenting serious structural issues, including severe vertical cracks with approximately 2-inch separations in the kitchen walls, as well as problems with the exterior wall brickwork. These violations have resulted in a $1,250 penalty that remains due.

The building has a concerning pattern of recent maintenance issues, with multiple HPD complaints in May 2025 involving unsanitary conditions (pests) and water leaks, along with various painting and plastering issues. The building's plumbing system has also shown persistent problems, with multiple violations recorded in September 2024 involving bathtubs, showers, and sinks. Structural stability concerns were documented in September 2024, with complaints regarding building shaking and vibrating, and the property has been placed under structural monitoring. Historical inspections reveal a mixed rodent history, with the most recent inspection in 2022 showing rat activity, though earlier and later inspections passed.

The building has undergone several HPD inspections since 2024, resulting in multiple violations that indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly affecting apartment 8. These violations include defective baseboard molding, broken subflooring, plumbing issues, and problems with plastered surfaces and paint in various units. The property's most recent building inspection in 2025 referenced conditions that required immediate attention and resulted in emergency and non-emergency classifications. While some complaints have been resolved through inspections, many active violations remain open as of September 2024, suggesting persistent building maintenance challenges that require ongoing attention.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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561 49th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Sunset Park.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1924
Total area 6348 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
33
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
30
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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561 49th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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561 49th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 561 49th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-05-052025-05-12Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-052025-05-12Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-052025-05-12Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-052025-05-12Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-032024-09-17Plumbing-Basin/sinkNon EmergencyCLOSE

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 561 49th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-09-13BOpenNone8§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-09-13BOpenNone8§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYLE FLOOR TILES, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-09-13BOpenNone8§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUBFLOOR, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-09-13BOpenNone8§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING, WEST, NORTH AND EAST WALLS, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-09-13COpenNone8HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 561 49th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-05 12:15PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-05-05 12:15UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-05 12:15WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2025-05-05 12:15PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2024-09-09 14:21PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 561 49th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-03-05CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2025-03-07Oath Violation Served (2025-03-11)
39769532024-09-16CLOSEDBuilding Under Structural Monitoring2024-09-16N1 (2024-09-16)
39767332024-09-13CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-09-16Please See Complaint Number (2024-09-16)
39767302024-09-13CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-09-16Oath And Dob Violations Served (2024-09-16)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 561 49th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-16V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVESTRUCTURE RENDERED NON-COMPLIANT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT APARTMENT #8 REAR KITCHEN INTERIOR WALL WITH SEVERE VERTICAL CRACKS FROM FL. TO CEILING WITH APPROX: 2" SEPARATION. EXTERIOR WALL AT EXPO#3 MISSING MASONRY BRICK WORK & MORTAR AT JOINTS. CONDITIONS FURTHERING THE DETERIORATION DUE TO EXPOSURE TO ELEMENTS.

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 561 49th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 561 49th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 561 49th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-09-26InitialPassed
2022-03-28ComplianceRat Activity
2022-02-17InitialRat Activity
2021-07-13InitialPassed

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 561 49th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 561 49th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 561 49th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-09-1639124944P561 49TH REALTY LLCAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT APT #8 INTERIOR REAR KITCHEN WALL WITH SEVERE VERTICAL CRACKS AT CORNERS WITH APPROX: 2" SEPARATION. EXTERIOR WALL AT EXPO#3 MISSING MASONRY BRICK WORK & MORTAR AT JOINTS, THISACTIVE1250.01250.0

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 561 49th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 561 49th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 561 49th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 561 49th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 561 49th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 561 49th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 561 49th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 561 49th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 561 49th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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