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488 DeKalb Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3019410019 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP13
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class4
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE D

A sustained record of distress well beyond its peers. More recorded distress than 96% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 56.7. In ZIP 11205, 49% of residential buildings hold an A and 13% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations2 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 2 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2018-12-04.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

6 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (2) · Noise (2) · Graffiti (1) · For Hire Vehicle Complaint (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

NoBuilt before 1974 (1976)
NoSix or more residential units (2)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

0 of 3 signals present. None of the common signals are present — stabilization is unlikely (though never impossible). The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)MIRIAM AND MAZEL LLC
Head officerJOEL ZUPNICK
Managing agentECMN CORP
Last registered2025-09-23

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,806,000 $108,360
2026$1,772,000 $106,320
2027$1,736,000 $104,160

The city's market estimate has fallen 4% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayBedford-Nostrand Avs — G · 650 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: De Kalb Av / Franklin Av — B38 · 100 ft
Citi BikeDeKalb Ave & Franklin Ave · 150 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Bike facilityPainted bike lane mapped within 75 ft
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 270 Johann DeKalb. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

488 DeKalb Avenue

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

6 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by ECMN CORP — 5 buildings, 14 units. Grades across the portfolio: C1 · D4. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
184 Hart Street BK4 D
515 Lafayette Avenue BK3 D
92 Pulaski Street BK3 D
488 DeKalb Avenue BK2 D
505 DeKalb Avenue BK2 C

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $46,980 on 2025-11-10 (lender: Connectone Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2025-11-10Mortgage $46,980 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CONNECTONE BANK $46,980
2025-11-10AL&R $700,000 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CONNECTONE BANK $700,000
2025-11-10Agreement $700,000 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CONNECTONE BANK $700,000
2015-09-15AL&R $825,000 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA $825,000
2015-09-15Agreement $825,000 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA $825,000
2015-09-15Mortgage $442,086 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA $442,086
2012-05-04Mortgage $402,500 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK $402,500
2012-05-04AL&R $402,500 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK $402,500
2012-05-04Deed $575,000 — from ENRIQUE VELASQUEZ, EXECUTOR; ESTATE OF VITALIA MENDEZ AKA MIGDALIA ME to 488 AND MAZEL, LLC $575,000

Ten-year activity

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2017
28
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201701023
20180260228
2019070411
202008019
202102013
202209009
20232140319
202414027
2025234312
202601023
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The last 12 months — 9 records

DateRecord
2026-09-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-03-15311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-03-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-11-21FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2025-11-10Mortgage $46,980 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CONNECTONE BANK
2025-11-10AL&R $700,000 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CONNECTONE BANK
2025-11-10Agreement $700,000 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CONNECTONE BANK
2025-11-10Mortgage assigned — from MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA to CONNECTONE BANK

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-03-15311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-03-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2025
2025-11-21FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2025-11-10Mortgage $46,980 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CONNECTONE BANK$46,980
2025-11-10AL&R $700,000 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CONNECTONE BANK$700,000
2025-11-10Agreement $700,000 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CONNECTONE BANK$700,000
2025-11-10Mortgage assigned — from MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA to CONNECTONE BANK
2025-10-06Boiler inspection
2025-09-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-05-13311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2025-04-28311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2025-03-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-02-12311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024
2024-09-23DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-06-03311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-03-25311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-03-20HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2007 HMC: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCKING DEVICE AT DOOR AT BUILDING ENTRANCE . AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2024-03-20HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
2024-03-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2023
2023-11-28HPD class I: §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
2023-09-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-05-30311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-05-27311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-05-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-04-25DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-20311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-04-18Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2023-04-18311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-04-15311: Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
2023-04-09311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-03-26311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-03-16311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-02-16311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-02-09311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-02-07311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-01-29311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-01-15311: Missed Collection — Trash
2022
2022-12-29311: Missed Collection — Trash
2022-12-22311: Missed Collection — Trash
2022-12-08311: Missed Collection — Trash
2022-12-08311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2022-12-01311: Missed Collection — Trash
2022-10-22311: Missed Collection — Trash
2022-09-07311: Obstruction — Trash or Recycling
2022-04-19311: Smoking — Cigarette Vending Machine
2022-03-16HPD class I: §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
2021
2021-12-30Boiler inspection
2021-10-30311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2021-04-21HPD class I: §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
2020
2020-10-29311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-10-27311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-09-14Boiler inspection
2020-08-29HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY,
2020-08-29HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE 4th ROOM
2020-08-29HPD class A: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT SOUTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT
2020-08-20311: WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
2020-08-20Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
2020-03-04311: Electronics Waste Appointment — Ewaste appointment
2019
2019-12-27311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-11-06311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2019-10-27311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-09-21311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-09-10311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-08-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-04-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-03-27Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2019-02-22Boiler inspection
2019-01-24311: Dirty Conditions — E12 Illegal Dumping Surveillance
2019-01-04City emergency repair (HWO): abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 2nd story$72
2018
2018-12-05HPD class I: §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
2018-12-04HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
2018-12-04HPD class A: § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER AT WEST STACK
2018-12-04HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2018-12-04HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
2018-12-04HPD class B: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE AT PUBLIC HALL
2018-12-04HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HEAVY DUTY LOCK SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2018-12-03HPD class B: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, APA
2018-12-03HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT THE DOOR AT FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE BUILDING , 1st STORY
2018-12-03HPD class B: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST
2018-12-03HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE OR MAKE OPERATIVE THE LIGHT FIXTURE AT THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT
2018-12-03HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FREE STANDING RADIATOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
2018-11-20311: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
2018-11-20311: SAFETY — FIRE ESCAPE
2018-11-20311: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
2018-11-20311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2018-11-20311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2018-11-20311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2018-11-20311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2018-11-20Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2018-11-20Tenant complaint: SAFETY — FIRE ESCAPE
2018-11-20Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2018-11-20Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2018-11-20Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2018-11-20Tenant complaint: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
2018-11-20Tenant complaint: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
2018-09-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-03-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-11-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-02-21311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2017-01-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-07-16311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2016-06-30311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RB Missed Recycling - M/G/Pl
2016-05-12311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RB Missed Recycling - M/G/Pl
2016-01-22311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1R Missed Recycling-All Materials
2015
2015-11-05311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2015-11-05311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2015-10-22311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2015-10-22311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1R Missed Recycling-All Materials
2015-09-15AL&R $825,000 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA$825,000
2015-09-15Agreement $825,000 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA$825,000
2015-09-15Mortgage $442,086 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA$442,086
2015-09-15Mortgage assigned — from CROSS RIVER BANK to MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
2015-09-15TL&R — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK
2015-08-15311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2015-04-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2014
2014-04-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2014-04-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2013
2013-04-03311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2013-03-20311: Public Payphone Complaint — Phone Blocking Sidewalk
2012
2012-08-13DOB complaint, category ?
2012-05-04Mortgage $402,500 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK$402,500
2012-05-04AL&R $402,500 — from 488 AND MAZEL, LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK$402,500
2012-05-04Deed $575,000 — from ENRIQUE VELASQUEZ, EXECUTOR; ESTATE OF VITALIA MENDEZ AKA MIGDALIA ME to 488 AND MAZEL, LLC$575,000
2010
2010-08-25Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-08-12Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-08-02Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-07-21Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-06-30Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-06-19Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-06-11Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-06-07Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2010-05-27Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-05-23311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2010-05-16311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2010-05-12Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2010-04-28Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-04-14Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-01-28Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-01-12Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2009
2009-11-17Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2004
2004-11-05Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-11-02Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
1972
1972-03-30Mortgage — from MENDEZ MIGDALIA; PERRET ANDREAS to ARROYO JENNY; ARROYO ALEJANDRO
1972-03-30Deed — from ARROYO JENNY; ARROYO ALEJANDRO to MENDEZ MIGDALIA
1970
1970-04-09Mortgage — from ARROYO JENNY; ARROYO ALEJANDRO to STANTON MARY; PICCOLO MARY
1970-04-09Deed — from STANTON MARY; PICCOLO MARY to ARROYO ALEJANDRO; ARROYO JENNY

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