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1491 Broadway · Brooklyn · BBL 3033800005 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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This building is not graded (non-residential or no residential units on record) — the report below covers its full public record.

Patterns

1 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2023–24: 1).

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

What 311 hears from this address

7 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Graffiti (2) · Non (1) · Noise (1) · Residential Disposal Complaint (1) · Street Condition (1) · Food Establishment (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.

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$4,682,000 $2,106,900
2026$4,752,000 $2,138,400
2027$4,869,000 $2,191,050

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

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
BK Pizza 1BangladeshiA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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.

2 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since 2015 (0 in the last three years).

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

Getting around

SubwayHalsey St — J · 800 ft straight-line (about a 4-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Gates Av — J Z · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 9-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Broadway / Jefferson Av — Q24 · 50 ft
Citi BikeBroadway & Hancock St · 400 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field
Middle: J.H.S. 291 Roland Hayes. 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

1491 Broadway

Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

7 311 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.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $1,239,221 on 2020-02-13 (lender: Oceanfirst Bank, N.A.). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2020-02-13Mortgage $1,239,222 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to OCEANFIRST BANK, N.A. $1,239,222
2020-02-13Agreement $4,500,000 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to OCEANFIRST BANK, N.A. $4,500,000
2020-02-13AL&R $4,500,000 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to OCEANFIRST BANK, N.A. $4,500,000
2013-03-04Mortgage $885,337 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK $885,337
2013-03-04Agreement $4,000,000 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK $4,000,000
2013-03-04AL&R $4,000,000 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK $4,000,000
2010-09-08AL&R $3,250,000 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to SIGNATURE BANK $3,250,000
2010-09-08Mortgage $3,250,000 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to SIGNATURE BANK $3,250,000
2005-06-22Deed $150,000 — from KELLEHER, VINCENT J to JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC $150,000
2001-02-20Mortgage $42,500 — from KELLEHER, VINCENT J to CITY OF NEW YORK $42,500

Ten-year activity

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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201713004
2018380011
201906006
202002507
20210184022
202202013
202301001
202402024
202501012
202604026
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The last 12 months — 6 records

DateRecord
2026-06-22311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2026-05-14Restaurant inspection: BK PIZZA 1 — grade A
2026-05-05311: Food Establishment — Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food
2026-04-29311: Street Condition — Pothole
2026-04-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-01-08311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure

The full timeline

2026
2026-06-22311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2026-05-14Restaurant inspection: BK PIZZA 1 — grade A
2026-05-05311: Food Establishment — Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food
2026-04-29311: Street Condition — Pothole
2026-04-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-01-08311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2025
2025-04-29311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2025-04-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2024
2024-10-16Elevator permit: F/I A SYSTEM TO MONITOR AND PREVENT THE AUTOMATIC OPERATION OF 1 PASSENGER ELEVATOR WITH FAULTY DOOR CONTACT CIRCUITS AS PER 3.10.$3,500
2024-09-07311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024-04-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-01-22311: Non-Residential Heat — Inadequate or No Heat
2023
2023-03-14311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2022
2022-12-19311: Day Care — Day Care Facility
2022-08-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-02-02311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2021
2021-12-27311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-12-20311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-12-16311: Street Condition — Pothole
2021-12-13311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-12-09311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-12-03311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-12-01311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-12-01311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-11-30311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-11-27311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-11-22311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-11-20311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-11-18311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2021-11-17311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-09-30311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-09-14311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2021-04-11311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2021-04-08311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2021-02-10SAGE — from OCEANFIRST BANK, N.A. to BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE; JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC
2021-02-10SAGE — from OCEANFIRST BANK, N.A. to BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY INC.; JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC
2021-02-10SAGE — from OCEANFIRST BANK, N.A. to LITTLE CAESARS NORTHEAST 3 INC.; JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC
2021-02-10SAGE — from OCEANFIRST BANK, N.A. to PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS; JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC
2020
2020-02-13TL&R — from PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK; PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATI to JBS REALTY COPRORATION
2020-02-13Mortgage assigned — from PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATI; PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK to OCEANFIRST BANK, N.A.
2020-02-13Mortgage $1,239,222 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to OCEANFIRST BANK, N.A.$1,239,222
2020-02-13Agreement $4,500,000 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to OCEANFIRST BANK, N.A.$4,500,000
2020-02-13AL&R $4,500,000 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to OCEANFIRST BANK, N.A.$4,500,000
2020-01-10311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2020-01-02311: Day Care — Other
2019
2019-12-11311: Day Care — Other
2019-09-16311: Day Care — Other
2019-07-31311: Day Care — Other
2019-05-04311: Consumer Complaint — Overcharge
2019-03-07311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-01-30311: Day Care — Other
2018
2018-08-29311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2018-08-28311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-07-23311: Derelict Vehicles — Derelict Vehicles
2018-07-12311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 2R Bulk-Missed Recy Collection
2018-07-12311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2018-05-21311: Street Condition — Pothole
2018-03-28311: Day Care — Other
2018-03-08ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT 1ST FLOOR, CLASSROOM #9, 10, WATER DAMAGED TO CEILING DUE TO LEAK
2018-03-08ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT BASEMENT AT CLASSROOM #1 AND AT 1ST FLOOR AT KITCHEN ROOM, THE DO
2018-03-08ECB CLASS - 2 violation: EXIT DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. NOTED: AT ROOFTOP PLAY AREA, BULKHEAD DOORS OF STAIR (A) AND (B) HAVE NO CLOSER AND REMAIN OPEN AFTER
2018-01-21311: Food Establishment — Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food
2017
2017-12-07311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2017-08-08311: Day Care — Other
2017-03-29311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2017-01-03DOB violation ACC1: VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST
2015
2015-09-16311: General Construction/Plumbing — Failure To Maintain
2015-09-16DOB complaint, category ?
2015-09-14311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2015-08-03311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2015-06-08DOB violation E:
2015-04-08311: Elevator — Elevator - Defective/Not Working
2015-04-08311: Elevator — Elevator - Defective/Not Working
2015-04-08DOB complaint, category ?
2015-04-08DOB complaint, category ?
2014
2014-12-15311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2014-07-08311: Elevator — Elevator - Defective/Not Working
2014-07-08DOB complaint, category ?
2014-06-26311: Elevator — Elevator - Defective/Not Working
2014-06-26311: Elevator — Elevator - Defective/Not Working
2014-06-26DOB complaint, category ?
2014-06-26DOB complaint, category ?
2014-06-25311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2014-06-24311: Elevator — Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
2014-06-24DOB complaint, category ?
2014-06-17311: Elevator — Elevator - Defective/Not Working
2014-06-17DOB complaint, category ?
2014-06-10311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2014-06-04311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2014-06-03DOB violation E:
2014-05-30DOB violation ACC1: VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2012 CAT 1 INSP/TST
2014-05-12311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2013
2013-10-15FDNY inspection (NYS-L-D)
2013-04-11DOB violation E:
2013-03-04Mortgage assigned — from SIGNATURE BANK to PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK
2013-03-04TL&R — from SIGNATURE BANK
2013-03-04Mortgage $885,337 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK$885,337
2013-03-04Agreement $4,000,000 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK$4,000,000
2013-03-04AL&R $4,000,000 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK$4,000,000
2013-03-04Agreement — from PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK to JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC; KOHAV REALTY INC.
2013-03-04Agreement — from PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK to JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC; SUS-MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS INC.
2013-03-04Agreement — from PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK to JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC; BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY INC.
2013-03-04Agreement — from PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK to PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS; JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC
2013-03-04Agreement — from PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK to LITTLE CAESARS NORTHEAST 3 INC.; JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC
2013-01-11311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2012
2012-11-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-10-01DOB violation EVCAT1: VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST
2012-08-13311: Dirty Conditions — E12 Illegal Dumping Surveillance
2011
2011-12-13DOB violation E:
2011-12-13DOB violation EVCAT1: VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2010 INSPECTION/TEST
2011-12-07DOB violation E:
2011-10-13DOB complaint, category ?
2010
2010-09-08AL&R $3,250,000 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$3,250,000
2010-09-08Mortgage $3,250,000 — from JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$3,250,000
2010-06-02DOB violation E:
2009
2009-10-16Job filed: BNP 09-323, 60' FRONTAGE,NB# 302255832
2009-10-16Job filed: BNP 09-323, 60' FRONTAGE,NB# 302255832
2009-10-16Job filed: BNP 09-323, 60' FRONTAGE,NB# 302255832
2009-06-26Job filed: INSTALLATION OF AN INTERIOR FIRE ALARM WITH CENTRAL OFFICE TRANSMITTAL IN A SCHOOL IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW BUILDING 302255832 AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED H$1,000
2009-06-25Permit PL — ISSUED
2009-06-18Permit EW — ISSUED
2009-06-18Permit PL — ISSUED
2009-03-17Permit NB — ISSUED
2009-03-17Permit EQ — ISSUED
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-02-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-01-08Permit EQ — ISSUED
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-12-10Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-11-21Job filed: Install sprinklers as per plans in conjunction with NB# 302255832. (No change in use, egress or occupancy)$2,000
2007-11-07Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007-11-07Permit NB — ISSUED
2007-10-10Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007-09-14Job filed: PROPOSED ERECTION OF SIDEWALK SHED. ALL AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.
2007-08-08DOB complaint, category ?
2007-08-06ECB Hazardous violation: NO GUARD RAILS. UPON INSPECTION. NO GUARD RAILS PROVIDED ENTIRE JOB SITE ALL FLS ALL OPENINGS FL 1-5 ENTIRE. DIMENSION OF SITE APP$1,000
2007-08-06ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS ON SITE FOR INSP.UPON INSP BLDG TO 5TH FL(STALL)& DECK APPROX 15 WORKERS ON SITE. WORKING GENERA
2007-08-06ECB Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO PROVIDE A CONTRACTORS SIGN.UPON INSP 5 STORY BLDG UNDER CONST.NO CONTRACTOR SIGN POSTED OR PROVIDED AT SITE &NO 311 SIG
2007-08-06ECB Hazardous violation: THE STORAGE & USE OF ALL VOLATILE FLAMMABLE,COMBUSTIBLE,COMPRESSED MIXTURES.UPON INSP STORAGE OF ACYETLYNE & OXYGEN ON SITE 1FL AP$800
2007-08-06ECB Hazardous violation: NO SIDEWALK SHED PROVIDED. UPON INSPECTION & AT TIME OF INSP(STEEL)STURCTURE TO 5TH FL APPROX 50' IN HEIGHT ENTIRE FRONT OF FACADE$2,000
2007-08-06ECB Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO ADJOINING PROPERTIES.UPON INSPECTION BLDG TO 5 FL ADJ PROPERTY 1487 BROADWAY 4TH FL & PART OF 3RD$500
2007-08-06DOB violation C:
2007-08-06ECB Hazardous violation: NO DOT PERMIT POSTED-CROSSING SIDEWALK.UPON INSP NO CUT CURB EXIST FRONT OF 1491 BROADWAY INSIDE BLDG IS LARGE 4 WHEELED LIFT FOR
2007-08-06ECB Hazardous violation: NO DOT PERMIT FENCE OCCUPYING SIDEWALK.UPON INSP.10FT METAL CONST FENCE ERECTED FRONT OF 1491 BROADWAY APPROX 60FT LONG 5FT FROM B
2007-08-06ECB Hazardous violation: NO TOE BOARDS. UPON INSPECTION-NO TOE BOARDS ENTIRE BLDG 1-5 FL ALL OPENINGS. OPENING PER FLOOR 3 OPENING APPROX B X 6 AND 5 X 5. $1,000
2007-08-06ECB Hazardous violation: JOB SITE FENCE DEFECTIVE. UPON INSPECTION 10' METAL TEMP CONST FENCE HAS GATES 16'W 8' EACH SWING ONTO SIDEWALK INTO PATH OF PEDIS$500
2007-01-25Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007-01-25Permit NB — ISSUED
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-11-16Job filed: SEE COMMENTS #24.
2006-11-16Job filed: SEE COMMENTS #24.
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-07-19Mortgage satisfied — from KELLEHER, VINCENT J to THE CITY OF NEW YORK
2005-06-22Deed $150,000 — from KELLEHER, VINCENT J to JSB REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC$150,000
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2003
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2002
2002-05-14DOB complaint, category ?
2002-05-14ECB Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. DEFECTS ARE: CHAIN LINK FENCE AT FRONT SECTION OF LOT IS LOOSE, BROKEN AND METAL SLEETING OVER FENCE IS INSUP$800
2002-04-11Mortgage assigned — from CITY OF NEW YORK to TC3 GRANTOR TRUST
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2001-02-20Deed — from CITY OF NEW YORK to KELLEHER, VINCENT J
2001-02-20Mortgage $42,500 — from KELLEHER, VINCENT J to CITY OF NEW YORK$42,500
2000
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1998
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1997
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-06-01DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-08-16DOB violation LL6291:
1993-06-01DOB violation LL6291:
1991
1991-07-24Permit EQ — ISSUED
1991-07-24Permit DM — ISSUED
1991-07-24Permit EQ — ISSUED
1990
1990-09-14DOB complaint, category ?
1983
1983-05-17Deed — from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE to NEW YORK CITY
1982
1982-01-28Deed — from RIVERA, CLEMENTE; RIVERA, GILBERTO; RIVERA, GELBERTO AKA to RIVERA, RAYMOND
1975
1975-06-26Deed — from RIVERA JOSEPH M to RIVERA GILBERTO; RIVERA CLEMENTE
1972
1972-06-12Deed — from RIVERA CLEMENTE to RIVERA CLEMENTE; RIVERA GELBERTO; RIVERA JOSEPH M
1972-05-05Deed — from KORN JOSEPH to RIVERA CLEMENTE
1972-05-05Mortgage — from RIVERA CLEMENTE to KORN JOSEPH
1969
1969-12-10Deed — from JAK ENTERPRISES INC to KORN JOSEPH
1966
1966-11-16Mortgage assigned — from RADIN SARAH to RADIN NATHAN
1966-10-06Mortgage — from JAK ENTERPRISES INC to RADIN SARAH
1966-10-06Deed — from RADIN SARAH to JAK ENTERPRISES INC
1966-06-24Deed — from NARAD REALTY CORP to RADIN SARAH

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