# 491 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

BBL 3010150002 · Block 1015 · Lot 2 · BIN 3022449  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/491-3rd-avenue-3010150002  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

491 3rd Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11215; tax lot BBL 3010150002) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1901, on a 1,278 sq ft lot zoned R6A. City tax records list the owner as GAVIN PROPERTIES LLC; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated March 1, 2006 at $600,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,767,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, four active ECB violations, 10 open HPD violations and 10 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “491 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (BBL 3010150002)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/491-3rd-avenue-3010150002. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 4 |
| Open HPD violations | 10 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 10 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: GAVIN PROPERTIES LLC
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1901
- Floors: 3
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 1,278 sq ft · Building area: 2,920 sq ft
- Zoning: R6A, C2-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,767,000, assessed value $166,020, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-05-22 from TOLEDO, GREGORY to GAVIN PROPERTIES LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-03-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-03-01 from YANG, BAILING; CHANG-SING YANG, DAVID to TOLEDO, GREGORY, stated price $600,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-12-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-12-02 from YANG, CHRISTINE CHIH-MEI; YANG, BAILING to YANG,BAILING; YANG DAVID CHANG-SING, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-04-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-04-08 from MANGUAL, RAUL F to YANG, CHRISTINE CHIH-MEI; YANG, BAILING, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1991-11-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1991-11-29 from FREIHOFF, MARY LOU; RODRIGUEZ, AIDA/HEIRS OF; MANGUAL, RAUL F to MANGUAL, RAUL F, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-11-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-11-15 from MANGUAL RAUL F to RODRIGUEZ AIDA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-04-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-04-01 from RODRIGUEZ AIDA to MANGUAL RAUL F, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1968-10-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1968-10-10 from STRANGIS PATSY S to RODRIGUEZ AIDA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-08-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-08-15 from DICK CHARLES J; DICK HELEN to STRANGIS PATSY S, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 340656980 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL NEW KITCHEN HOOD, EXHAUST FAN AND ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT WERE FILED UNDER APPLICATIO… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-01-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321907228 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOB#321582042. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-06-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321582042 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. EXTEND EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT AT 1ST FLOOR. NO PLUMBING WORK FOR IN TERIOR RENOVATION AT 1ST FLOOR. INSTALL A/C UNITS AT NEW 1ST FLOOR ROOF. NO CH ANGE TO EGRESS, USE,OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-11-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321907228: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2019-11-18, expires 2020-01-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-10-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340656980: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2019-10-08, expires 2020-01-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-09-25 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321582042: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2019-09-25, expires 2020-01-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-06-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321582042: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2018-06-14, expires 2019-06-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-05-30 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321582042: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-05-30, expires 2019-05-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-12-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321582042: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2017-12-21, expires 2018-05-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-12-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321582042: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-12-21, expires 2018-05-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-12-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321582042: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2017-12-20, expires 2018-12-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-12-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321582042: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-12-20, expires 2018-05-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| — | n/a (IN PROCESS (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321582042: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued date not given. | ipu4-2q9a |
| — | n/a (IN PROCESS (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321582042: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued date not given, expires 2020-05-13. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): FTC W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER#348314 VIO#101625PI30604TC DATED 10/16/25 REQUIRING OWNER TO START BLDG REPAIRS UNDER PERMIT. AS OF 11/19/25 THERE ARE NO JOBS FILED IN BIS OR DOBNOW TO REPAIR BLDG. IMMED COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER#348314 VIO…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-10-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): FTM BLDG IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER-OBSVD STEP CRACK IN BRICKS AND CRACKS IN STUCCO AT EXP1. OWNER TO IMMED RETAIN NYSPE TO EVAL ENTIRE BLDG AND DETERMINE THE STRUCT STAB AND PREPARE FILE DWGS. REPAIR BLDG UNDER PERMIT START WORK BY 11/15/…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-12-31 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR OF THE BUILDING. REMEDY: PROVIDE REQUIRED MEANS PF EGRESS.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2002-11-12 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTE . FULL PARTITION WALLS ILLEGALLY ERECTED ON 1ST FLOOR CONVERTING STORE TO AN ILLEGAL CLASS "A" APARTMENT. REMEDY: OBTAINA PERMIT.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2002-11-12 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO MEANS OF EGRESS FROM ROOM OR SPACE WHERE REQUIRED NOTE: AT 2 AND 3 STORIES NO SPRINKLER SYSTEM OR FIRE ESCAPE INSTALL OR ERECTED THROUGHOUT BUILDING TO PROVIDE A SECOND MEANS OF. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2002-11-12 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS. NOTE COMPUTER FINANCE OCCUPANCY CODE INDICATED "S2 RESIDENCE MULTI-U" NOW 1ST FLOOR IS ILLEGALLY CONVERTED AND OCUPIED FROM A STORE TO A CL. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2009-08-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS CELLAR, THROUGHOUT BATHROOM.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 M.D. LAW- ABOVE FRAME BUILDING HAS BEEN CONVERTED FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO A MULTIPLE DWELLING AND IS NOW OCCUPIED AND MAINTAINED AS SUCH CONTRARY TO LAW.RESTORE PREMISES TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: SECTION 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 M.D.LAW-FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE CONVERSION FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCY IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FLUE PIPE HOT WATER HEATER, 2ND STORY APT, KITCHEN. ER-1. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2142 ADM CODE - THE PREMISES VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT, HAVE BEEN REOCCUPIED WITHOUT OBTAINING REQUIRED APPROVAL , IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY LOCK INSTALLED,STREET METAL GATE TO BUILDING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2032, 2034 ADNIM. CODE: DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OBTAINS COMBUSTION AIR DIRECTLY FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING OR APPROVED CENTRAL SYSTEM ALL ROOMS, 3RD STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2142 ADM CODE - THE PREMISES VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT, HAVE BEEN REOCCUPIED WITHOUT OBTAINING REQUIRED APPROVAL , IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2032, 2034 ADNIM. CODE: DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OBTAINS COMBUSTION AIR DIRECTLY FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING OR APPROVED CENTRAL SYSTEM 2ND STORY ALL ROOMS. ALL ROOMS & PUB…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2032, 2034 ADNIM. CODE: DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OBTAINS COMBUSTION AIR DIRECTLY FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING OR APPROVED CENTRAL SYSTEM 2ND STORY, ALL ROOMS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-08-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-06-28 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-20 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: SPILLAGE FROM A RECEPTACLE 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $450. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-12-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-10-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-07-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as GAVIN PROPERTIES LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2008-05-22 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2008-05-22). | 636b-3b5g |

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