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397 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

4
DOB Complaints
268
311 Housing Calls
621
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

21
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 21% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 397 East 49th Street

397 East 49th Street is a 34-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in East Flatbush, constructed in 1927 and currently owned by Robert Raphael. The building has experienced recurring pest issues, with the most recent complaints in March 2025 resulting in violations, along with additional violations for paint/plaster and flooring conditions. Apartment 15B has several notable open violations from November 2024 including mold presence in the bathroom, defective window guards, and an air conditioner issue at the fire escape window.

The building's safety systems have been under scrutiny, with multiple violations regarding fire escape access and window guard requirements in both apartments 14B and 15B documented in late 2024. The property has a documented history of rat activity, with multiple inspections showing persistent problems from 2020 through 2025, though recent inspections in early 2025 indicated bait application was performed. Prior to the current pest issues, the building had violations related to electrical safety, including defective outlet covers in 2024.

The Department of Buildings inspected the building in 2022 for wall conditions and tenant safety, finding no violations at that time. While there were historical issues regarding benchmarking report filings between 2018-2020, these violations were eventually dismissed. Bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 show zero infestation cases in the building during these periods, suggesting effective pest management protocols were previously in place.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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397 East 49th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in East Flatbush.

Building Characteristics

Total units 34
Year built 1927
Total area 28480 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
621
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
268
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
62
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
11
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 397 East 49th St, New York, NY 11203
  • 399 East 49th St, New York, NY 11203
  • 401 East 49th St, New York, NY 11203

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397 East 49th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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397 East 49th Street 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 397 East 49th Street. 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
2025-02-222025-03-18Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-222025-03-18Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-252025-03-18Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-052025-03-18Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-052025-03-18Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 397 East 49th Street. 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
2024-11-22COpenNone5A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPARATED LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO ROOM WITH FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-11-22COpenNone14B§ 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 = 3; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 14B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-22COpenNone14B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITIONER AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 14B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-11-22CCloseNone15B§ 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 = 2; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-01BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GUARDRAIL ABOVE STAIR BELOW GRADE, SOUTHWEST SECTION, SOUTH COURT YARDNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 397 East 49th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-05 10:17UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-03-05 10:17UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-03-05 10:17GENERALJANITOR/SUPERClosedHPD
2025-03-05 10:16PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-03-05 10:16FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 397 East 49th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38796332022-10-27CLOSEDWall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked2022-10-31No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-10-31)
38588432022-06-13CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2022-06-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-06-14)
38552862022-05-20CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2022-05-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-05-20)
37702472020-09-23CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2020-09-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-09-28)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 397 East 49th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-08-21
2020-02-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4000810 PAID INVOICE 903441182020-11-09
2019-11-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4PD INV#_621517022019-12-24
2019-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4PD INV#___621243892019-09-19
2019-05-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4PD INV#620940262019-06-11
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 397 East 49th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 397 East 49th Street. 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
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-040002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-060002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-100002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 397 East 49th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-02BAITBait applied
2025-01-02BAITBait applied
2024-10-11ComplianceRat Activity
2024-08-20InitialRat Activity
2023-05-24BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 397 East 49th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 397 East 49th Street. 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 397 East 49th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-03-1237009450ZREDHEAD WENDYFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35236459M ISSUED ON 07/06/2017, AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01(D)(2). AN ACCEPTABLE CERRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 397 East 49th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 397 East 49th Street. 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 397 East 49th Street. 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 397 East 49th Street. 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 397 East 49th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 397 East 49th Street. 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 397 East 49th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 397 East 49th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 397 East 49th Street. 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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