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489 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

2
DOB Complaints
35
311 Housing Calls
15
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

88
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 88% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 489 Tompkins Avenue

489 Tompkins Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1888 and currently owned by Leonard Gayle. The building has experienced several significant issues over recent years, with the most recent being a power outage in February 2025 that resulted in violations being issued.

Between 2021 and 2024, there have been recurring problems with mold and unsanitary conditions, particularly affecting Apartment 1 on the 1st story, with violations related to mold in bathroom and closet areas, as well as maintenance issues with the intercom system, doors, and windows. The building has also faced multiple rodent activity inspections showing non-compliance and rat presence in 2023-2024, though it passed a rodent inspection in late 2022.

The property has outstanding violations related to its low-pressure boiler system, with multiple documented instances of failure to file required inspections between 2019 and 2023, and a new violation issued in September 2024 regarding the 2023 inspection. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2024), the building's maintenance record shows persistent infrastructure and safety issues, including multiple complaints about various systems such as electricity, flooring, and safety equipment between late 2021 and 2025, some of which resulted in violations. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple open violations as of the current date, particularly regarding the intercom system and door issues identified in late 2021.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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489 Tompkins Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1888
Total area 4560 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
15
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
35
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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489 Tompkins Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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489 Tompkins Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units 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 489 Tompkins 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
2025-02-012025-02-03Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-04-242024-05-03Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2021-12-162022-12-31Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2021-11-302022-12-30General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-11-282021-12-07Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 489 Tompkins 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
2024-04-12ACloseNoneNone(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
2022-03-02ACloseNoneNone(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
2021-12-26AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM SOUTH WALL AT BUILDING ENTRANCE, TO RETURN AT NORTH WALL AT PRIVATE HALL , 1st STORYNone
2021-12-26COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT BUILDING ENTRANCE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2021-12-02ACloseNone1§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 4 SQ.FT AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 489 Tompkins Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-01 20:34ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
2024-04-24 15:29UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2021-12-16 17:18UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2021-11-30 14:04UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2021-11-30 14:03GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 489 Tompkins Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38212072021-11-10CLOSEDAdjacent Buildings – Not Protected2021-11-12Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-11-12)
38209442021-11-09CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2021-11-10Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-11-10)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 489 Tompkins 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 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2019-11-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 489 Tompkins 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 489 Tompkins 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
2024-07-090002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-160002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-030002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 489 Tompkins Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-07-12ComplianceFailed for Other R
2024-06-07InitialFailed for Other R
2023-06-16ComplianceRat Activity
2023-03-17InitialRat Activity
2022-11-29CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 489 Tompkins 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 489 Tompkins 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 489 Tompkins 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 489 Tompkins 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 489 Tompkins 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 489 Tompkins 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 489 Tompkins Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 489 Tompkins 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 489 Tompkins Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 489 Tompkins Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 489 Tompkins 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.

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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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