1490 Pitkin 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
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations17 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 3-story building located in Brownsville, containing 162 residential units. Built in 1982.
The neighborhood: Brownsville
Brooklyn · 5,704 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,596 1BR · $3,000 2BR
7 subway stations nearby
24 parks · 6.4 acres · incl. Nehemiah Park
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 (90 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural18
- Water/Plumbing18
- Pests17
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
May 15, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 13G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Sep 19, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 13G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Sep 19, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 10B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jul 28, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 10B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jul 28, 2025Class 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,100 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,596 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,000 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,450 | — |
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
BROWNSVILLE 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 90 open HPD violations on record, including 17 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 141 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 Brownsville is about $2,596/month for a one-bedroom.