494 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

494 New Lots Avenue is a three-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Michael Z. The building's recent history, as of July 2025, shows recurring maintenance issues primarily related to sanitation and environmental concerns. Most notably, there was a reported unsanitary condition regarding garbage/recycling storage in May 2025 that, following inspection, was determined not to violate HPD housing laws.

In August 2023, multiple complaints were addressed, including issues with mold, a window frame problem, and a fire escape ladder difficulty, though none resulted in violations. The building experienced significant issues with heat and hot water in 2021, with complaints logged for both the entire building and individual apartments. Historical records show various maintenance concerns from 2019-2021, including plumbing issues, door/window problems, and frequent reminders regarding bedbug reporting compliance, though inspections consistently show no recorded infestations. The property has demonstrated a pattern of responding to and addressing maintenance issues, as evidenced by the closure of numerous Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Violations.

Notable violations from 2019 primarily involved apartment 2R, concerning fire escape access and security features, though these were subsequently resolved. The building's systems underwent multiple inspections for rodent compliance between 2011-2013, with most inspections passing. While there have been recurring issues with mold and unsanitary conditions over the years, as well as a documented problem with a fire escape ladder in 2023, the property has maintained an active schedule of addressing complaints and adhering to inspection requirements. Recent bedbug reporting records for 2023-2024 indicate no infestations, suggesting successful management of this particular concern in recent years.