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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 38
- IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective uneven stair case from 1st sty public hall to cellar
Oct 27, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 16, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters handrail, public hall stairs 1st to 3rd story
Mar 6, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd story apt (er1)
Mar 6, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd story apt (er1)
Mar 6, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd story apt 3 (er1).
Mar 6, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom apt #2 (er1).
Mar 6, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Mar 6, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower sash, south window northeast room, 3rd story apt
Jul 14, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light outlet north wall, kitchen 3rd story apt
Jul 14, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture 2nd room from rear, 3rd story apt
Jul 14, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd story apt-- kitchen and bathroom
Jul 14, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom and kitchen 2nd story apt 1
Jul 14, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd story apt .2 ,kitchen and bathroom
Jul 14, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no lights at 1st and 2nd story public hall
Jul 14, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective rain leader yard to 2nd story rear yard
Jul 14, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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
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.