140 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00407-0034Map
Owner of record: Zev Baum 1 LLC
140 4 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Zev Baum 1 LLC. HPD has recorded 292 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 292
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 292
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 292
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jul 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the window sill of the 1st from north at east, and west wall, in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles, in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking, grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at east and south walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall, in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Civ14 mailed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles, in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 29, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 29, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish and mattress at building front
May 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
May 29, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall
May 29, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 29, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyle floor tile causing trip hazzard in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 29, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceramic tiles at 2nd tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 5, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 5, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 5, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .... in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 17, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 17, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, ceiling, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, ceiling, south wall, north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Feb 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Feb 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 15, 2017
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 15, 2017
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 15, 2017
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 15, 2017
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 15, 2017
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 15, 2017
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 15, 2017
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 1
Failure to designate &/or have construction superintedent present at site when required. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractors performed a vertical enlargement to the existing bldg but
Nov 1, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1704.1 failure to file a special inspection statement of responsibility prior to permit issuance & prior to start of work under specialinspection requirement. at the time of inspection it was observed that
Nov 1, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3303.10 & 28-104.8.4 failure to carry out construction work in accordance w/the required tenant protection plan in a bldg w/at least 1 occupied dwelling unit. at the time of inspection it was observed that
Nov 1, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 2113.1.6.1 responsibility of owner of taller bldg must carry up chimney to height required. noticed at time of inspection alt work in progress vertical extension of bldg approx 30ft. adjoining chimney is
Feb 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Housekeeping not maintained to code. noticed at time of inspection altwork in progress noticed on 5th fl housekeeping not maintained noticedpiles of debri thruout on floors w/workers walking on debris. debris
Feb 15, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents.noted 1. workunder permit#320514911-alt1 (2) approved tenant protection plan/notes require fire safety for occupied apt @ 4th fl.observed sheetrock from
Feb 29, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to notify dob w/in 24-48 hrs of the start of excavation.@the time of insp it was observed that excavation was in process & there was no notififcation to the dept @the start of excavation.rem:officially
Feb 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 1704.1.1 failur eto file a special statement @ responsibility priorto permit issuance & prior to start of work under special requirement.@the time of insp there was no special insp on file for structural ste
Feb 11, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans @jobsite @time of insp @thetime of insp it was observed that excavation ops was ongoing @cellar level & there was no plans on site for excavation ops.rem:provide plans
Feb 11, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const docs &/or approved amendments.@the time of insp it was observed that the structural work was not conform to the structural plans.steel was not install according to plan,s
Feb 11, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons affected by construction operations. construction work being performed under job #320188364(no constructionworkers at site at time of inspection)fire stopping missing in public
Jul 21, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed missing & cracked sections of ceiling in occupied 4th fl apts also(sagging)sections in danger of collapse. mold & mildew various areas same apts evide
Jul 21, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3308.3 vertical safety netting not as per code. at time of inspection observed,job site not active. vertical safety netting on the roofat exp#4 is found not adequate,loose & lifted,creating away for possib
May 30, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.noted:ceiling collapse has occurred at apt 4l (top floor) with work present on roof under permit #320614911 exp 2/22/2015 for
Oct 4, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Permit holder fail to provide access and/or expose work on active sitenoted 2 workers standing on the front scaffold refused to provide access,by climbing up to the roof and disappearing. verbal and eye contact
Sep 18, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit noted:@ apt #3l flooring has partially collapsed @ hallway from living room to bedrooms.2 men working to shore up a 2'x4' section of defective flooring,joists exposed.no permits or job filing
Apr 25, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- General
Ventilation system
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 24, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 24, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 24, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2022 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2022 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 7, 2022 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 8,361 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,430 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4D
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 407 / 34
- Assessed value
- $1,792,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301555, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 140 4 Avenue
Who owns 140 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zev Baum 1 LLC.
Does 140 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 292 housing violations at this property.
Is 140 4 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 140 4 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 140 4 Avenue?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.