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Property Audit ReportBBL 2037380001Generated Jun 11, 2026
Elevator apt
1491 Watson Avenue
Overall
Caution — Review Before Signing
Caution — Review Before Signing
Open Violations
7
DOB + HPD
Unpaid Fines
$0
OATH / ECB
Flood Zone
X
FEMA designation
Audit Score
61/100
Composite index
Address-level public record preview
1491 Watson Avenue is tracked in NYC Property Audit as BBL 2037380001, located in BX, built in 1939, 60 residential units, 7 open DOB/HPD violation signals, FEMA flood zone X. The free preview keeps address-level facts crawl-visible while the full due-diligence report remains available in the audit.
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Key Findings
4 items
7 open violations on record· DOB · HPD
Annual property tax estimated at ~$178,742 (Tax Class 2)· NYC DOF
Last sold for $7,100,000 in February 2020· ACRIS
Most recent mortgage: $4,899,000 from TD BANK, N.A. in 2020 (+2 more on Financials)· ACRIS
Building Details
✓ Verified · PLUTO
Building Area
50,700 sf
Zoning
R6
Basement
0
Land Use
Multi-Family Elevator Buildings
Registered Owner
Rent Regulation
Yes · 61 regulated units(DHCR)
Quick facts
- How many units does this building have?
- 60 residential units.
- How tall is this building?
- 6 stories, non-fireproof construction, built in 1939.
- How big is the lot?
- 20,000 sq ft (200 ft × 100 ft).
- What's the building class?
- Class D1 — Elevator apt.
- How many buildings are on this lot?
- 1 building on the lot.
Overall Outlook
Long-term signal for residential or commercial viability
Stable — Review Maintenance
Maintenance Reliability
Multiple open violations — proceed with caution
75 / 100
Safety
Moderate activity — typical urban
61 / 100
Daily Life
Transit access via Elder Av (6)
~4 min subway
Compliance · 10-year history
Violation timeline
201620182020202220242026
Active7Resolved with debt0Resolved44Hover any dot for detail
Violations & maintenance history
HPD · DOB · OATH — 7 open, 44 resolved
Open Issues — 7
Minor
HMC ADM code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice
Apt 3C · 3rd floor · 2nd apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed May 2026 · Open ·
Minor
HMC ADM code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice
Apt 4E · 4th floor · 1st apartment from north at east
HPD · Filed May 2026 · Open ·
Minor
HMC ADM code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches
Apt 4E · 4th floor · 1st apartment from north at east
HPD · Filed May 2026 · Open ·
Minor
§27-2104(b) HMC post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the building s entrance. For more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www. NYC. Gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage. Page
HPD · Filed May 2026 · Open
Minor
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter spring balance at lower window sash
§ 27-2005 HMCApt 1D · 1st floor · 1st apartment from west at north
HPD · Filed Feb 2026 · Open ·
Resolved History — 44 (showing 3)
Closed
§ 53, 187, 231 M/D law and department rules and regulations. Provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder and securing by using appropriate nuts and bolts at 2nd fire escape from west at south exterior wall at fire escape
HPD · Filed Apr 2026 · Closed
Closed
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its assemblies at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story, section ''1491''
§ 27-2005 HMC
HPD · Filed Apr 2026 · Closed ·
Closed
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story, section ''1491''
HPD · Filed Apr 2026 · Closed
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