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70 4 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00198-0045Map

Owner of record: Abel Lopez

70 4 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Abel Lopez. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on April 16, 2021. 31 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 16, 2021

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Dec 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture ceiling 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 14, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters 1 and 2 sty public halls.

    Nov 14, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 1 and 2 sty public halls.

    Nov 14, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings 1 and 2 sty public halls.

    Nov 14, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window sash chain 1st room from rear north room 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Nov 14, 1994 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Nov 14, 1994 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling kitchen 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Nov 14, 1994 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings kitchen and bathroom 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Nov 14, 1994 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Nov 14, 1994 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Nov 14, 1994 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code 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 & on boiler room door.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling cellar.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls & ceiling 1 2 & 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items scuttle closet 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Feb 24, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Feb 24, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling 2 sty apt 1 room from front. located at apt 1

    Feb 24, 1987 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit windows 2 sty apt thru out.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 2 sty public hall.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall and ceiling all stys public hall.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall to roof.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cockloft at scuttle recess 3 sty public hall to roof not sealed with sheetrock.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling 2 sty public hall.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 1 & i sty public halls.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door entrance vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at cellar ceiling thru out.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code 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 pub hall.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.05 adm code post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work,make site safe,comply with commissioner's order

    Apr 30, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Atoi at the commercial space within a 3-story building, i observed rough wiring running within the two street frontages store front sign(rose deli & grill) with recessed lighting, with no permit in dob files.,

    Apr 27, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Atoi, i observed a store front sign installed at two street frontages-(rose deli & grill) without any permit in dob files. sign is approximately 20'x4' by 3' over the sidewalk on 4th avenue, 10'x4' by 3' over t

    Apr 27, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B265 as per class 2 (b265) 28.303.7 failure to file a complete boilerinspection as per dob records. submit a current b09 report

    May 1, 2017 · Penalty $530

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1915
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,456 ft²
Lot area
1,457 ft²
Zoning
C4-4D
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
198 / 45
Assessed value
$1,061,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #327116, last renewed Nov 17, 2025.

Questions about 70 4 Avenue

Who owns 70 4 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Abel Lopez.

Does 70 4 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 70 4 Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 70 4 Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 70 4 Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.