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495 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

1
DOB Complaints
9
311 Housing Calls
10
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 495 Ridgewood Avenue

The three-story, three-unit New Law Tenement building at 495 Ridgewood Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Elourde Howerton, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2021, with the most recent concerns emerging in 2025. The property has documented problems with pest control, including a persistent rodent infestation in Apartment 2 that remains under violation as of 2022.

Safety violations are notable, with open citations from 2021-2022 regarding defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and numerous emergency complaints in 2021 involving window pane issues. The building's maintenance history reveals multiple regulatory compliance challenges, including three open Class A violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, and various safety and maintenance issues such as window guard deficiencies and door hardware problems. Recent developments in 2025 indicate new concerns about unauthorized construction work, with two complaints filed that resulted in a partial stop-work order.

The building has some positive inspection outcomes, with recent bedbug reports (2023-2024) showing zero infested or re-infested units, and rodent inspections from 2016 and 2022 showing passing results. However, the persistence of certain violations, particularly regarding pest control and safety systems, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has undergone several inspections across various agencies, including HPD, DOHMH, and the Department of Buildings, with mixed results ranging from violations and complaints to successful compliance in other areas.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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495 Ridgewood Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Cypress Hills.

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1905
Total area 3390 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
10
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
9
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 6 O'brien Pl, New York, NY 11208
  • 495 Ridgewood Ave, New York, NY 11208

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495 Ridgewood 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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495 Ridgewood Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less 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 495 Ridgewood 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
2022-12-272023-10-03Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-12-262022-12-30Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2022-12-262022-12-30Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-09-162021-10-06Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2021-09-162021-10-06Safety-Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 495 Ridgewood 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
2024-04-11ACloseNoneNone(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
2023-03-24ACloseNoneNone(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
2022-12-27COpenNone2HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-12-27AOpenNone2§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SUSPENDED CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-12-27CCloseNone2§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 0, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 9 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 495 Ridgewood Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2022-12-27 12:12PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2022-12-26 12:55HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2022-12-26 12:55UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2022-07-13 15:56RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2021-10-16 13:09RodentCondition Attracting RodentsIn ProgressDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 495 Ridgewood Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-05-04CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-05-05Partial Stop Work Order (2025-05-05)
2025-05-03CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-05-05Please See Complaint Number (2025-05-05)
38635472022-07-12CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2022-12-05Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-12-06)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 495 Ridgewood Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 495 Ridgewood 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 495 Ridgewood 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
2024-08-090002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-08-140002021-11-012022-10-31
2023-05-050002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 495 Ridgewood Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-10-05InitialPassed
2016-02-06CompliancePassed
2015-12-10InitialFailed for Other R
2012-03-14InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 495 Ridgewood 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 495 Ridgewood 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 495 Ridgewood 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 495 Ridgewood 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 495 Ridgewood 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 495 Ridgewood 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

The table below shows tax and water liens for 495 Ridgewood Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 495 Ridgewood Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 495 Ridgewood 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.

DateTypeResult
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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 495 Ridgewood Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 495 Ridgewood Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 495 Ridgewood 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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