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494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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DOB Complaints
18
311 Housing Calls
29
Housing Violations
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Permits

Risk Assessment

93
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 93% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 494 Jefferson Avenue

494 Jefferson Avenue is an 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant and owned by Colette Ford. Built in 1910, this property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in late 2023, including complaints about heat/hot water, plumbing (bathtub/shower), electrical lighting, door issues, and flooring problems - some of which resulted in HPD violations.

As of mid-2025, there are currently open housing maintenance code violations affecting the 4th-floor Apartment 8, including issues with plastered surfaces and electrical service to bathroom fixtures. The building's systems have shown ongoing concerns, with multiple heat/hot water complaints in 2021 and recent issues in 2024 involving water leaks and bathtub/shower problems. The property has a concerning history of rodent activity, with documented evidence of rat presence in several inspections between 2012-2025, though the most recent inspection in June 2024 showed "passed" results.

While there were periods of bedbug infestation reported between 2020-2022, the most recent filings from 2022-2025 indicate no current infestations, with zero infested dwelling units reported in the last three filing periods. Additionally, there are outstanding Department of Buildings violations related to external low-pressure inspection filings for the years 2021-2023. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of plumbing and electrical issues, with multiple service requests and violations recorded between 2020 and 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with basic building systems.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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494 Jefferson Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1910
Total area 12180 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
29
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
18
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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494 Jefferson Avenue 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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494 Jefferson Avenue 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 494 Jefferson Avenue. 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
2024-06-132024-06-23Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-132024-06-23Electric-LightingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-132024-06-23Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-132023-11-19Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-132023-11-19Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 494 Jefferson Avenue. 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
2024-06-20BOpenNone8§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-06-20BOpenNone8§ 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 8, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-04-10ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-11-15BOpenNone5§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 6th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2023-11-15BOpenNone5§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE LINE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 494 Jefferson Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-11-13 21:19PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2023-11-13 21:19HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-11-13 21:19DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2023-11-13 21:19HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-11-13 21:19ELECTRICLIGHTINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 494 Jefferson Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 494 Jefferson Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 494 Jefferson Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 494 Jefferson Avenue. 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
2025-06-020002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-170002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-05-050002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-08-030102020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-021402019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 494 Jefferson Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-16InitialRat Activity
2024-06-27InitialPassed
2022-11-29ComplianceRat Activity
2022-10-28InitialRat Activity
2016-06-15CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 494 Jefferson Avenue. 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
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 494 Jefferson Avenue. 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
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 494 Jefferson Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 494 Jefferson Avenue. 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
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 494 Jefferson Avenue. 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
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 494 Jefferson Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 494 Jefferson Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 494 Jefferson Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 494 Jefferson Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 494 Jefferson Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 494 Jefferson Avenue. 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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