# 491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

BBL 3044730046 · Block 4473 · Lot 46 · BIN 3098640  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/491-emerald-street-3044730046  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

491 Emerald Street (Brooklyn, NY 11208; tax lot BBL 3044730046) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1901, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R4. City tax records list the owner as HOLDER, ANNETTE; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated January 23, 2014 lists a price of $495,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,426,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five active ECB violations, eight open HPD violations and nine OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and three 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 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 (BBL 3044730046)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/491-emerald-street-3044730046. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

East New York-City Line: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/east-new-york-city-line

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/east-new-york-city-line/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/east-new-york-city-line/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/east-new-york-city-line/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/east-new-york-city-line/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/east-new-york-city-line/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 8 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 9 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: HOLDER, ANNETTE
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1901
- Floors: 3
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 2,840 sq ft
- Zoning: R4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,426,000, assessed value $85,560, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-01-23 from LEONARD C. ACHAN, JR., TRUSTEE; JEAN PRASHAD, TRUSTEE; THE ROY R. PRASHAD PREMISES TRUST to HOLDER, ANNETTE, stated price $495,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-03-08 | recorded (DEED, LE) | DEED, LE dated 2008-03-08 from PRASHAD, ROY; PRASHAD, JEAN to LEONARD C. ACHAN, JR., AS TRUSTEE; JEAN PRASHAD, AS TRUSTEE; ROY R PRASHAD PREMISES TRUST; ROY R. PRASHAD PREMISES TRUST; LEONARD C ACHAN, JR, AS TRUSTEE, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-09-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-09-19 from PARRINELLO, LAURA to PRASHAD, ROY; PRASHAD, JEAN, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310194820: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2008-08-29, expires 2009-08-24. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT ABOVE PREMISES OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS BEING STORED AT EXPO #3 AND EXPO #4 OF A RESIDENTAL AREA., DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $6,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-11-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS OF THE ZONING RESOLUTION; IN AN R-4 RESIDENTIAL, AN APPROX. 8' HIGH METAL FENCE ERECTED PERIMETERING SIDE & REAR YARD.; ZR-MISC., COMPLY WITH ZONING RESOLUTION. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $6,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-11-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK W/O PERMIT; ATOI OBSERVED A ONE STORY ROOF STRUCTURE APPROX. 12' X 20' AT REAR OF PREMISES., EXP. 3 & 4. (DOB RECORDS INDICATES ONLY ONE BUILDING ON LOT). WOOD WALLS ERRECTED APPROX 10' HIGH DIVIDING YARD.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $12,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-11-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN; BROKEN WOOD STEP AT STAIRWAY FROM FIRST FLOOR CORRIDOR TO SECOND FLOOR. AT YARD UNSAFE OVERHEAD AND GROUND STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND DEBRIS OBSTRUCT SAFE PASSAGE., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $3,125. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-02-13 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER TO OBTAIN WORK PERMITS FOR VIOLATION #39130263K., COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $12,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-11-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE PIPE AT REAR YARD. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-11-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1FL: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN HOUSE TRAP WASTE LINE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-11-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1FL: § 27-2010,2011,2012 ADMIN. CODE: CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE STAGNANT SEWAGE WATER APPROX 1/2 INCHES KITCHEN IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-04-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-03-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES ALL STORIES PUBLIC HALLWAY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-03-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR GASKET . IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-03-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOORING AND VINYL TILES . IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-03-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES OUTLETS . IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STREET OBSTRUCTION. Unpaid balance $150. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-06-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STREET OBSTRUCTION. Unpaid balance $150. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: ILLEGAL USE IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Unpaid balance $6,250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS OF THE ZONING RESOLUTION. Unpaid balance $6,250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-07-28 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: STREET OBSTRUCTION. Unpaid balance $150. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-09-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Police: IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Plumbing – Water Supply. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-02-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-02-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |

## 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 HOLDER, ANNETTE. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2014-01-23 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2014-01-23). | 636b-3b5g |

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