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78 4 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00389-0039Map

Owner of record: Candela Realty LLC

78 4 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Candela Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 38 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 38

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 4, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 7, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective uneven stair case from 1st sty public hall to cellar

    Oct 27, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish and house hold items at cellar

    Oct 27, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 16, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt installed at scuttle cover to roof with capability to be padlocked, at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 16, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin : bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at west

    Feb 1, 2006 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters handrail, public hall stairs 1st to 3rd story

    Mar 6, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling all stories public hall

    Mar 6, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd story apt (er1)

    Mar 6, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd story apt (er1)

    Mar 6, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd story apt 3 (er1).

    Mar 6, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom apt #2 (er1).

    Mar 6, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Mar 6, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame and sill north window northeast rom and southeast room window, 3rd story apt

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper and lower sash, south window northeast room, 3rd story apt

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric light outlet north wall, kitchen 3rd story apt

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture 2nd room from rear, 3rd story apt

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located as to permit a person inside the dwelling unit to view any person outside entrance door 3rd story apt

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color soffit stairs, 1st to 2nd and ceiling 3rd story public hall

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd story apt-- kitchen and bathroom

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom and kitchen 2nd story apt 1

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall 2nd story east apt 1

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd story apt .2 ,kitchen and bathroom

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no lights at 1st and 2nd story public hall

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe cellar ceiling-- rear south-- from main line to boiler room

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling of 1st story public hall

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective rain leader yard to 2nd story rear yard

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Jul 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 18, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Jun 1, 2001

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 20

  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed parapet panel. note: at the time of my inspection,i observed a sidewalk shed erected at exp#1. i also observed that there wereno parapet panel information posted on the sidewalk shed parapet as re

    May 20, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrians protectoin does not meet code specification#3307.6.4.8. note: at the time of my inspection,i observed a sidewalk shed erected at exp#1. i also observed that there were no light bulb functioning. the

    May 20, 2019 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at front of bldg beneath 2 floor windows brownstone window ledge missing sections & (exfoliation)/saging at stone ongoing also noted below 3 floor windows

    Jul 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34917043x issued on 11.28.11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01 for failure to maintain masonry defects at rear. remedy: file c/c.

    May 12, 2012 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34917043x issued on 11/25/11. for failure to maintain defectsat rear masonry. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Mar 8, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34917043x issued on 11-25-11 for failure to maintain defects at rear masonry. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.

    Jan 5, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain defects noted at exposure #3 rear wall stove coping deflecting downward approxiately 3" cracks in brick & motor signs ofsettlement evident missing motor step crack in brick work below 1st fl

    Nov 25, 2011 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.front facade,masonry,brownstone missing below 3 flr windows lintels spalling various locations,2 flr window sills partially missing.rem:maintain exterior bldg wal

    Aug 21, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant matter.note:@ time of insp @ roof level observed water @ rear of the roof (pading).roof(membrane)bubbling & signs of cracking thru-out.remedy:maintain roof.

    Mar 16, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner note:front facade 2nd and 2rd story brownstone missing,cracked and spalling various locations.rem:make all repairs and/or replace of brownstone in a safe and

    Mar 13, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code complaint manner.@ time of inspection @ rear roof level observed defective chimney w/missing & loose bricks & no chimney cap,observed sewer vent stack not properly extended

    Feb 24, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code complaint manner.@ time of inspection observed @ front of premises defects to brownstone facade.defects noted:under 2 of the 3, 3rd flr windows observed 2 sections of brownsto

    Feb 23, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall note stucco under the 3fl window sills and stucco on the 2fl window sills is spalling and missing at the front of bldg remedy: repair maintain exterior bldg wall

    May 14, 2008 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defects noted: stucco facing & stucco ornamentation is missing & spalling at exterior wall below 3rd story & below 2nd story windows at front of bldg.remedy:maintain bldg

    Dec 5, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/the commissioners order to correct vio#34507933x issued on 6/08/06 for work w/o a permit.dob records indicate that no permit has been obtained.noted:no access.remedy:comply w/the commissione

    Oct 27, 2006 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Note:access denied.violation written based upon no record of correction for vio# 34507933x for work w/o a permit. dob records indicate that no permit, pra, ara have been obtained

    Jun 8, 2006 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:openining cut forming entrance to rear of commerical store to allow access to a studio apt.walls erected forming a bathrm(2pc)a kitchen containing a gas stove,& a living area.the ap

    Jan 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy.contrary occupancy observed:rear of ground flr. commerical space is beingused/occupied as a rental space.family was occupying space @ time of i

    Jan 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain wxterior bldg wall noted falling brownstone &stucco between second and third floor windows at front of building in serious danger of falling onto pedestrians below. remedy:maintain exterior

    Jun 1, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. hazardous defects are: spalling brownstone and stucco between 2nd & 3rd floor windows at front, was collapsed to sidewalk below. balancey loose & spallling

    Jun 15, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt FL2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Oct 27, 2011 · Apt CC

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Sep 23, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 9, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 9, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Jan 15, 2009 · Apt HALL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Nov 23, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Nov 23, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Nov 23, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Nov 23, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Nov 23, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 23, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 15, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2006 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    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 (S2)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
1,656 ft²
Zoning
C4-4D
Community board
302
Council district
39
Block / lot
389 / 39
Assessed value
$192,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #813834, last renewed Jun 9, 2016.

Questions about 78 4 Avenue

Who owns 78 4 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Candela Realty LLC.

Does 78 4 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 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 78 4 Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 4 Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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