497 St Marks Avenue
497 St Marks Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, has 28 open HPD violations, 2 of them class C, and 147 of 147 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: B (79/100).
Multi-family elevator · 147 units · Built 2014
StreetSpy grade: B (Good, 79/100)
- 2 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 22 housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 2 evictions carried out by marshals in the last 3 years.
- 147 of 147 units are rent-stabilized.
- Repairs: Low (28 open, 2 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
28 open violations: 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 11 class B, 15 class A. 26 issued in the last 12 months. 60 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2022-09-01. Newest violation issued 2026-09-03.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
- Class C: Electrical defect, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. , 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES , IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3N, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3N), issued 2023-10-23. HPD violation 16326935
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 1st floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT WEST (apt 1A), issued 2022-09-01. HPD violation 15343191
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect, bathroom, 2nd floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HANDLE AT DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1A), issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19183420
- Class B: Plumbing defect, kitchen, 2nd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND SINK IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 1A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1A), issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19183422
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect, bathroom, 2nd floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT DOOR FRAME IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1A), issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19183421
- Class B: Kitchen fixture defect, kitchen, 2nd floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 1ST DRAW FROM EAST AT SOUTH AT BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 1A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1A), issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19183423
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, bathroom, 2nd floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1A), issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19183419
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, west wall, bathroom, 2nd floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR FRAME AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1A), issued 2026-04-27. HPD violation 18812258
311 housing complaints
22 in the last 12 months, 61 in 5 years. Most common: Paint/Plaster (9), Door/Window (4), Unsanitary Condition (4), Water Leak (3), Plumbing (2).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
2 executed evictions in the last 3 years (4 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
147 of 147 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Owner and management
Owner: 505 ST MARKS AVE REALTY LLC. Head officer: YOSI COHEN. Managing agent: Realty Within Reach Inc. This owner has 12 buildings on record, 0 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 31, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3011490072, HPD building ID 966458. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Park Pl (S), 2 min walk
- Franklin Av (S), 6 min walk
- Franklin Av (C), 7 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 28 open (2 class C, 11 class B, 15 class A) | −10 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 22 | −8 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 2 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.