491 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
BBL 3022630074 (Borough 3, Block 2263, Lot 74) · BIN 3061401, 3335418 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 501 Flushing Ave · 487 Flushing Ave · 50114 Flushing Ave
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
491 Flushing Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11205; tax lot BBL 3022630074) is a store building (building class K9: store building (subtype K9)), built around 1931, on a 5,265 sq ft lot zoned M1-2. City tax records list the owner as YUN YANG. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $656,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and 16 active DOB violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- YUN YANG
- Building class
- K9 · Store building
- Year built · units
- 1931 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 5,265 sq ft · M1-2
- Market value (DOF)
- $656,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3022630074
- BIN
- 3061401, 3335418
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 16Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “491 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (BBL 3022630074)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/491-flushing-avenue-3022630074. 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)
- YUN YANGThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K9 – Store building (subtype K9)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Commercial & officeCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1931Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1995, 2005.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 5,265 sq ft (63.92 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 4,733 sq ft (incl. 4,733 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- M1-2The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Manufacturing district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.90 built / 0.00 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).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3022630074 (Borough 3, Block 2263, Lot 74) · BIN 3061401, 3335418BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-06; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $656,000The 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
- $295,200The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $267,210Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $656,000 | $295,200 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $634,000 | $285,300 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $589,000 | $265,050 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-06
Sales & deed history 7
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Tsai, Jason | Yang, Yun | FT_3300008796430 |
| 1995-09-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Koppelman, Joseph B | Tsai, Jason; Tsai, Yun Yang | FT_3280004975428 |
| 1991-10-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Levine, Irving/Referee; Chinese Sign Inc/Defs | Koppelman, Joseph B | FT_3260001648526 |
| 1990-02-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Wasserman, Sam | Chinese Sign Inc | FT_3900001528190 |
| 1988-03-17 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 487-491 Flushing Aver/C | Wasserman, Sam | FT_3080001357408 |
| 1987-08-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bedford Chemical Corp | 487-491 Flushing Aver/C | FT_3070001357407 |
| 1970-05-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Goldberg Jean | Bedford Chemical Corp | BK_7030041301151 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06
DOB job filings 2 open of 6
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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1996-02-02 | 300487738 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1995-11-30 | $500 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1995-12-22 | 300451758 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1995-10-26 | $12,500 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2022-09-07 | B00684126-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-02-25 | $6,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2022-09-13 | B00683901-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-02-25 | $6,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2013-06-19 | 320718586 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2013-03-07 | $26,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2006-09-21 | 302051491 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2005-12-19 | $100,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
Work permits 11
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-20 | 2022-12-31 | B00683901-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction FILE THIS APPLICATION TO REMEDY VIOLATION 35459683P. PARTITION WORK INVOLVED ONLY. NO CHANGE IN USE,MEANS OF EGRESS AND C OF O. | Signed-off |
| 2022-04-29 | 2022-10-10 | B00684126-I1 DOB NOW | Plumbing FILE THIS APPLICATION TO INSTALL NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES ON 2ND FLOOR COMMERCIAL OFFICE AND REMEDY VIOLATIONS 35459683P.PLUMBING WORK INVOLVED ONLY.ON CHANGE IN U | Signed-off |
| 2013-04-04 | 2014-04-04 | 320718586 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2013-04-01 | 2013-08-06 | 320718586 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2006-04-24 | 2007-04-24 | 302051491 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-12-30 | 2006-05-06 | 302051491 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1996-02-02 | 1996-08-29 | 300487738 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1995-12-22 | 1996-12-13 | 300451758 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1995-12-13 | 1996-04-20 | 300451758 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1995-12-05 | 1996-08-29 | 300451758 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1995-12-05 | 1996-08-29 | 300451758 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 16 active of 17
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2007-01-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V011907LL629115348 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2006-01-06 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V010606LL629114880 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2005-01-31 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V013105LL629115976 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2004-02-13 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V021304LL629117176 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2003-03-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V031903LL629117358 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V032602LL629118641 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V022701LL629117591 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2000-02-07 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V020700LL629118106 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V031699LL629117830 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V050498LL629122010 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1997-09-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V091697LL6291225378 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1997-02-10 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V021097LL629123082 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V082995LL629130252 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1994-06-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V060194LL629114531 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-08-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V081693LL629128934 |
Showing 15 of 17 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 1
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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2021-12-22 | CLASS - 1 | OBSERVED ON 2ND FL,2 WORKERS ACTIVELY WORKING. OBSERVED NEWLY INSTALLED PLUMBING,NEWLY INSTALLED ELECTRICAL CONDUIT IN WALL AND CEILINGS. NEWLY INSTALLED FLOOR TO CEILING PARTITIONS. REMEDY:OBTAIN PERMITS/RESTO | $1,250 / $1,254 / $0 | 35459683P |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 14
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.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2024-05-22 | LE CHANG FOOD INC | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014122502L | ||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2021-12-22 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | YUN YANG | $1,250 / $1,254 / $0 | 035459683P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2018-10-04 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | FOOT DOCTORS NYC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 041959176Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2016-03-28 | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | SUNRISE MEDICAL CENTER | $100 / $100 / — | 0189767683 | |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2014-07-19 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL PLACEMENT POSTERS STICKERS ON WINDSHIELDS WIPERS ON VEHICLES | HIGH SECURITY LOCKSMITH | $100 / $0 / $0 | 042194565R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2012-07-26 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | CITYWIDE OFFICE SOLUTIONS | $100 / $100 / — | 041674242Z |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2012-05-21 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | YANG | — / — / — | 0175231156 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-03-29 | Fire Department Of Nyc | PERMITS | CITYWIDE OFFICE SOLUTION | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 011306285L |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-03-29 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | CITYWIDE OFFICE SOLUTION | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 011306283H |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2011-06-08 | Fire Department Of Nyc | PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE HOSES | LE CHANG FOOD INC | — / — / — | 011281330N |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2011-05-18 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | YANG | $130 / $130 / — | 0173441869 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2010-07-22 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | CITYWIDE OFFICE SOLUTION CORP | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 011228507R |
Showing 12 of 14 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
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 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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