493 12th Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1901
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations7 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building6 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood2 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
About this building
A 4-story building located in Park Slope, containing 16 residential units. Built in 1901.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
The neighborhood: South Slope
Brooklyn · 2,818 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,688 1BR · $5,000 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (70 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety16
- Structural11
- Water/Plumbing10
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Heat/Hot Water
POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & BOILER ROOM DOOR.
May 29, 2008Class C - Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED 4 STY SOUTHWEST APT 4C ENTRANCE DOOR. , SECTION '' ''
May 29, 2008Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILINGS 2 STY EAST APT 2C KITCHEN & BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''
May 29, 2008Class C - Water/Plumbing
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK CEILING 2 STY EAST APT 2C BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''
May 29, 2008Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & CELLAR DOOR LOCKED.
May 29, 2008Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $3,687.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $5,000 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $6,400 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
493 12TH ST ASSOCIATES
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 70 open HPD violations on record, including 7 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 2 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 113 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in South Slope is about $3,688/month for a one-bedroom.