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491 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

BBL 3010800057 (Borough 3, Block 1080, Lot 57) · BIN 3025448 · Last updated: · Park Slope · ZIP 11215

Summary · as of November 8, 2026

491 4th Street (Brooklyn, NY 11215; tax lot BBL 3010800057) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1891, on a 1,900 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as HENDERSON, JOHN; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated June 29, 2011 lists a price of $1,600,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,983,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and 18 open HPD violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
HENDERSON, JOHN
Building class
B1 · Two-family home, brick
Year built · units
1891 · 2 res.
Lot area · zoning
1,900 sq ft · R6B
Market value (DOF)
$1,983,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$1,600,000 · 2011-06-29
BBL
3010800057
BIN
3025448

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “491 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (BBL 3010800057)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/491-4th-street-3010800057. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
HENDERSON, JOHNThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
B1 – Two-family home, brickThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1891Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2013.
Floors
3
Units
2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
1,900 sq ft (20 ft × 95 ft)
Building floor area
3,458 sq ft
Zoning
R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.82 built / 2.00 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
Historic district
Park Slope Historic DistrictExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
Identifiers
BBL 3010800057 (Borough 3, Block 1080, Lot 57) · BIN 3025448BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$1,983,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
Assessed value
$118,980The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$80,293Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,983,000$118,9801
2026Final$1,508,000$90,4801
2025Final$1,191,000$71,4601

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08

Sales & deed history 5

Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2012-12-10DEED$0 / not statedHenderson, John; Henderson, Barbara WHenderson, John2012121300411001
2011-06-29DEED$1,600,000Levitt, EstherHenderson, John; Henderson, Barbara W2011070800676001
2002-07-30DEED$0 / not statedShebanie, Laura MLevitt, EstherFT_3150008821815
1996-01-19DEED$0 / not statedStuart, JosephineShebanie, Laura M; Stuart, JosephineFT_3120005048112
1989-04-03DEED$0 / not statedStuart, Josephine AnnStuart, Josephine AnnFT_3760001446776

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08

DOB job filings 2 open of 2

A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2013-06-05
320447012
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2012-03-15$395,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2008-06-05
302259142
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2006-11-20$150,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08

Work permits 5

Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2013-06-052014-06-05320447012
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (renewal)
2013-01-152014-01-20320447012
BIS
AlterationRE-ISSUED (renewal)
2012-04-172013-04-17320447012
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2012-03-232013-01-20320447012
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)
2008-06-052009-02-28302259142
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

DOB violations 0 active of 0

Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 7

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2011-05-17CLASS - 2FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL & APPURTENANCES. AT TIME OF INSPECTION REAR LEADER IS DISCONNECTED FROM DRAIN & & NATURAL WATER (RAIN) IS ALLOWED TO DRAIN & NATURAL WATER (RAIN) IS ALLOWED TO DRAIN INTO$250 / $250 / $034901248N
Resolved
Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2008-06-13Non-Hazardous27-146 FAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVE PLANS @ PREMISES ON INSPECTION INTERIOR DEMOLITION IN PROGRESS FROM 4TH-1ST FL FLOOR JOIST HAVE BEEN LEFT IN PLACE 4TH & 3RF FLOOR NO PLANS ON SITE DURING ABOVE WORK REM: STOP$130 / $130 / $034657582R
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2008-06-13Non-Hazardous27-1039(F) FAILURE TO PROVIDE DUST CONTROL ON INSPECTION DEMOLITION OPERATION IN PROGRESS THRU-OUT INTERIOR NO DUST CONTROL SYSTEM IN PLACE AS PER CODE REM: STOP ALL WORK PROVIDE DUST CONTROL OPERATION CALL SPE$400 / $400 / $034657583Z
Resolved
Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2008-06-13Non-HazardousWORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVE PLANS NOTE: APPROVE PLANS SHOWS SUB FLOORING WAS NOT APPROVED TO BE REMOVED. CONTRACTOR HAS GONE PASS THE SCOPE OF WORK AND REMOVED SUB FLOORING FULLY ON THE 4TH FLOOR AND PARTI$130 / $130 / $034657585M
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2008-06-13Non-HazardousFAILURE TO COVER OPENINGS ON INSPECTION DEBRIS WAS REMOVED OF 4TH & 3RD FLOOR. FLOORS WERE LEFT TOTALLY OPEN NO COVERS WERE PROVIDE ON INSPECTION.$400 / $400 / $034657584K
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2008-01-22HazardousFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL. NOTE:AT MANSARD ROOF WEST SIDE(LEFT HAND SIDE FACING BLDG) BRICK MASONRY COPING DISLODGED & FALLEN INTO YARD OF NEIGHBORING PROPERTY (489 4TH ST)REMEDY:MAKE SAFE IMMEDIAT$800 / $897 / $034610932J
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2010-01-12CLASS - 1FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONS & PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATION DUE TO CONSTRUCTION OPERATION #302259142 (PARTY) WALL BETWEEN491 4TH ST & 489 4 ST DAMAGED/OPEN BROKER AT BASEMENT & 1ST FLR APPROX$0 / $0 / $034810974Y

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 16

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2022-05-20Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCEHENDERSON JOHN$300 / $312 / $0047329568J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2018-10-31Dep - BwsoFAILED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL TEST REPORT FOR A BACKFLOW PREVENTERHENDERSON JOHN$500 / $500 / $00600067710
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2017-02-11SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKSHENDERSON$100 / $100 / —0192846309
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2014-10-04IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF RECYC MISUSE OF CONTAINER 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITSJOHN$25 / $25 / —0175433143
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2013-10-16Dept Of TranFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DOT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONSATLAS ROLL-OFF CORP— / — / —0182610753
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2013-10-16Dept Of TranFAIL TO HAVE PROPER ST PROTECTION UNDER COMMERCIAL REFUSE CONTAINERATLAS ROLL-OFF CORP— / — / —0182610670
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
2013-10-16Dept Of TransportationCONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EQUIPMENT STORED ON STREET W 0 PERMITPROSPECT DEVELOPMENT AND CONST$2,250 / $0 / $00182610680
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2011-05-17Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCESESTHER LEVITT$250 / $250 / —034901248N
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2010-01-12Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONS AND PROP AFFECTED BY CONST OPERATIONSLEVITT ESTHER— / — / —034810974Y
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2008-08-22Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREALEUTT$130 / $130 / —0160832614
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2008-06-13Dept. Of BuildingsMISCELLANEOUS HPD DEMOLITION VIOLATIONS.CE SPACE PLANNING INC.$400 / $400 / —034657584K
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · STIPULATED
2008-06-13Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS AT PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION.CE SPACE PLANNING INC$130 / $130 / —034657582R

Showing 12 of 16 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08

HPD registration & contacts

Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.

HPD building ID
130091
Last registered
2011-05-22
Registration valid until
2012-04-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
IndividualownerEsther LevittBrooklyn, Ny
SitemanagerLisanne Mackenzie

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08

HPD housing-code violations 18 open of 18

Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-04-30
A2026-04-30(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.
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-19
I2025-11-19§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2025-06-05
A2025-06-05(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.
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2024-11-26
I2024-11-26§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2024-04-03
A2024-04-03(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.
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2023-11-20
I2023-11-20§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2023-03-17
A2023-03-17(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.
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-11-09
I2022-11-09§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-02-18
I2022-02-18§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2022-02-18
A2022-02-18(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.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2021-04-05
A2021-04-05(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.
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2021-04-05
I2021-04-05§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2019-10-28
I2019-10-28§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2018-10-12
I2018-10-12§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2017-11-15
I2017-11-15§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2016-11-01
I2016-11-01SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF P
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2015-10-06
I2015-10-06SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF P
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2015-02-05
I2015-02-05SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF P

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08

HPD complaints 0

Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08

311 requests (last 12 months) 0

Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load

Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

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