499 Bedford Avenue
499 Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has 7 open HPD violations, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (55/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 3 units · Built 1899
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 55/100)
- 7 open housing violations, none in the most serious class.
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The owner has 3 buildings on record; 2 graded D or F.
- No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill. Increases aren't capped by stabilization, though Good Cause Eviction may still limit them.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (7 open), 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: High (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
7 open violations: 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 3 class B, 4 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 14 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2002-04-17. Newest violation issued 2023-03-21. No new HPD violation has been issued here since 2023. Most of the open count is older violations that were never closed.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class B: Items blocking a hallway or exit. D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ALL STYS PUB HALL., issued 2008-06-30. HPD violation 1146485
- Class B: Lighting defect (entrance). PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING , 100 WATTS MINIMUM REQUIRED, issued 2006-11-20. HPD violation 6455581
- Class B: Lighting defect (entrance). PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 200 WATTS REQUIRED FIXTURE PRESENT LIGHT NOT ON, issued 2002-04-17. HPD violation 4169852
- Class A: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). D26-20.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING TO VIEW ANY PERSON OUTSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR 2 STY APT., issued 2008-06-30. HPD violation 1146484
- Class A: Floor or stair defect. SECTION 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING., issued 2008-06-30. HPD violation 1146482
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint. SECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION PLASTER BOARD PARTITION ERECTED AT BALUSTRADE INCREASING 3 STY APT., issued 2008-06-30. HPD violation 1146486
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint (stairs). D26-21.03 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ON WALLS AT OR NEAR STAIRS ALL STYS PUB HALLS., issued 2008-06-30. HPD violation 1146487
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
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: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000. 3 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: ZIGMUND KLEIN. Managing agent: DAVID MEISELS. This owner has 3 buildings on record, 2 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Dec 18, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3021730003, HPD building ID 207027. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Marcy Av (M, J, Z), 6 min walk
- Hewes St (M, J), 10 min walk
- Broadway (G), 13 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 7 open (3 class B, 4 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000 | −5 |
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.