249 Montrose Avenue
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 1920
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations7 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 4-story building located in East Williamsburg, containing 8 residential units. Built in 1920.
The neighborhood: East Williamsburg
Brooklyn · 1,651 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,950 2BR
1 subway station nearby
5 parks · 1.2 acres · incl. Frost Playground
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
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Structural6
- Water/Plumbing6
- Electrical5
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT CELLAR
Mar 1, 2021Class C - Electrical
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AT CELLAR
Mar 1, 2021Class C - Electrical
HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING AT CEILING AT CELLAR
Mar 1, 2021Class C - Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS AT CEILING AT CELLAR
Oct 22, 2019Class C - Electrical
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AT CELLAR
Oct 22, 2019Class 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed | — | $4,950 | — |
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
DAVID WIESS LLC
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 26 open HPD violations on record, including 7 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 705 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 East Williamsburg is about $4,950/month for a one-bedroom.