495 Garage East 18 Street
Composite verdict
This is a 1-family, 2.5-floor garage unit built in 1910 (116 years old) owned by NEWMAN, SCOTT. HPD violation data is not available for this building — it may be exempt from HPD registration as a 1-family or garage structure, so the health score of 100 is meaningless here. Rent stabilization data is also unavailable. What the data does show is reassuring on several fronts: crime is very low (score 96/A grade, 5 incidents nearby, zero violent), the area is very quiet (4 noise complaints in 12 months, A grade), and no bedbug infestations are on record for the past 3 years — though the dominant 311 complaint type in the area is parking-related (91 of 200 calls), which is worth understanding given this is listed as a garage address.
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- The address is listed as '495 GARAGE EAST 18 STREET' — is this a converted garage unit, an accessory dwelling, or a separate structure on the property, and does it have a valid certificate of occupancy for residential use?
- HPD registration data is not available for this building — can the owner NEWMAN, SCOTT provide documentation of the building's legal status, any permits pulled in recent years, and confirmation that the unit is legally habitable?
- The building was constructed in 1910 and is 116 years old — what major systems (plumbing, electrical wiring, heating/boiler) have been updated, and can you provide documentation of those upgrades?
- 311 records show 91 parking-related complaints and 28 blocked driveway complaints in the area — given this is a garage address, will the tenant have access to parking or the garage space, and are there any ongoing disputes about driveway access?
- There are 11 sewer-related 311 complaints in the area — has this unit or the property experienced any sewer backups, flooding, or drainage issues, particularly given the building's age?
- Rent stabilization data is unavailable for this BBL — can the owner confirm in writing whether this unit is subject to any form of rent regulation, and what the basis for the asking rent is?
- Given the building is 116 years old and listed as a garage structure, physically inspect the ceiling height, ventilation, natural light sources, and any signs of moisture, mold, or water intrusion — these are common issues in converted or accessory structures of this age.
- Check the electrical panel and visible plumbing for signs of outdated infrastructure (knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized pipes) and confirm there is functioning heat, hot water, and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Walk the immediate block and driveway access points to assess the parking and blocked-driveway situation firsthand, and confirm the unit's entrance, egress, and any shared spaces are clearly defined and safely accessible.
495 Garage East 18 Street sits in Brooklyn, ZIP 11226. The closest subway is Cortelyou Rd (Q) (4-minute walk), served by the B and Q lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 25 restaurants, 11 cafes, 16 groceries, and 2 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 139 Alexine A. Fenty (grades Pre-K to 5), a 6-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very quiet — 4 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly street and sidewalk noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 96/100 safety score.
- Alexis Construction Inc.
- DITMAS PARK RENOVATIONS L.L.C.
- HOSSAIN, MOHAMMAD
- P.S. 139 Alexine A. Fenty
- P.S. 245
- Cortelyou Rd (Q)
- Newkirk Plaza (B,Q)
- Beverley Rd (Q)
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