499 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 3-unit, 3-story tenement building at 499 New Jersey Avenue in East New York, owned by Peajay Phillip, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone several significant maintenance events over the past five years. In June 2019, the building experienced a cluster of housing maintenance issues, including problems with doors/windows, wall conditions, pest control, garbage storage, and safety equipment (carbon monoxide and smoke detectors), though inspectors were unable to access the premises for verification.

A notable safety concern emerged in 2022 with an unsealed gas line in the cellar area, classified as a Class C violation that remains open as of the latest inspection. The building has consistently complied with bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 to 2025, with no reported infestations during this period, and has passed multiple rodent inspections in 2011, 2012, and 2019, indicating generally good pest management practices. The property has undergone various repairs and improvements over the years, including addressing issues identified in a 2019 inspection related to wall and ceiling paint, door mechanisms, and fire safety features in common areas and individual units.

The building's maintenance record shows attention to regulatory requirements, though the inability to gain access during the 2019 inspection raises some concerns about that particular incident's resolution. Recent bedbug reports consistently show zero infestation cases, suggesting effective ongoing pest management. The most recent Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024-2025 show compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, though a previous violation from 2022 regarding the gas line remains noteworthy.