NYC Report Card

491 Forbell Street

F — 45.3

BROOKLYN · Forbell Street · Zip 11208

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At 491 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, an 'F' grade reflects persistent rodent issues (3 complaints) and disruptive construction noise (2 complaints), suggesting urgent maintenance and noise regulation is needed.

Street-wide 311 complaints trend โ†’ Stable

Street-wide Crime trend 14 total

Building Details

Owner
BROOKLYN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOME
Building Class
C1
Units
48 units
Year Built
1964
Complaints
7 total · 0.1 complaints/unit
City Council District
District 42

HPD Violations Official city inspections

Total Violations
90
Hazardous (Class C)
12
Hazardous (Class B)
69
Non-Hazardous (Class A)
9
Open Violations
2
Rent-Impairing
4
Most Common Violations
Plaster/PaintOtherDoors/LocksPestsElectric
Latest inspection: 2009-11-02

Data from NYC Housing Preservation & Development (HPD). Class C = immediately hazardous.

Evictions Tenants removed from this building

Total Evictions
7
Residential
7
Since 2023
2
Latest: 2025-09-15

Transit Access

100
Transit Score
Excellent
Nearest Subway
Grant Av
863 m
Lines
A
Entrances within 1km
3
Nearest Bus Stop
LINDEN BLVD/DREW ST
< 50 m
Bus Route
B15

Should you live here? F — 45.3

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Noise
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Quiet
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Pests
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Dangerous
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Maintenance
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Excellent
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Cleanliness
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Spotless
2
Noise
complaints
3
Rodent/
pest issues
4
Felonies
nearby
7
Total
311 issues

311 Complaints at this address

CategoryCount
Rodents/Pests3
Noise2
Other2
Total7

Crime near this address

CategoryCount
Felonies4
Misdemeanors5
Violations2
Total11

Most common

Criminal Mischief & Related Of (5) Harrassment 2 (2) Petit Larceny (2) Off. Agnst Pub Ord Sensblty & (1) Felony Assault (1)

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Data from NYC 311 and NYPD. Last updated 2026.