494 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

494 Lorimer Street is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1950, currently owned by Judy Pollak. The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage and recycling storage, with the most recent violations documented in October 2023 and August 2024, warranting open violations under New York City Administrative Code §§ 27-2010 and 27-2021 regarding refuse management. The building's maintenance history reveals several significant events: in 2024, inspectors noted step cracks and stucco damage on the first-floor wall, though this violation was resolved.

The property has maintained a generally good record regarding bedbug infestations, with the most recent reports (2023 and 2024) showing no infested units and no eradication needs. The building's recent history includes a notable vibration complaint in June 2023, though records show this resulted in an Oath violation. Previous issues included a June 2022 violation for excessive debris and various safety concerns, including unpermitted construction and safety hazards (though some of these were subsequently resolved, while one remains active with a $625 penalty).

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted a rat sighting investigation in 2021, which resulted in no violations being found. It's worth noting that there have been multiple instances where HPD inspectors were either unable to gain access or found conditions requiring remediation, particularly related to garbage storage. The building's documented issues, particularly the repeated garbage storage violations and some structural concerns, suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and compliance with housing codes, though the property has generally met health and safety requirements in recent years.