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142 4 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00407-0035Map

Owner of record: 142 4 Ave, LLC

142 4 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 142 4 Ave, LLC. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on June 5, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
70
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
42

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 5, 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 · 70

  • 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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    May 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at shower stall, wash basins (total of two) and water closets (total of two) installed at center and rear at the cellar

    May 26, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of metal staircase erected at cellar leading up into apartment 1 at 1st story

    May 26, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance , 1st story

    May 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire escape drop ladder overlapping opening at cellar rear entrance (creating egress hazard) yard

    May 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown vegetation obstructing safe landing of drop ladder fire escape at building rear yard yard

    May 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at cellar

    Dec 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in the boiler room at cellar

    Dec 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance at cellar

    Dec 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Dec 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Dec 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 the frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Dec 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Dec 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Dec 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing fireproof self-closing door to boiler room at cellar

    Dec 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Dec 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Nov 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. , 1st story

    Nov 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. , 1st story

    Nov 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 .. , 1st story

    Nov 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 3rd window frame from north at east wall, 4th window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 2nd door frame from north at east wall, 1st radiator from south at west wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 3rd window frame from north at east wall, 4th window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 2nd door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at apartment entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard ,,, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard ,,, in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 18, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #35482101l issued on 05/26/2022, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert

    Jan 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work with the department : at time of inspection observed job not signed off as per dob requirement for permit. job # 321560743-01-ew-ot expired on 7/0

    Jul 15, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o &or dob records.illegal fl pierced w/stairs erected leading to vacant apt@1sty@1fl bldg [email protected] erected creating rms.1.5bathrm present complete w/2water clo

    May 26, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35097769k issued on 10/10/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Feb 10, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.noted: at cellar level, observed ongoing construction work. 6 workers installation of full height partition walls creating4bedrooms with closets, 2 3pc bathrooms.water and waste lines for two

    Oct 10, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and.or approved amendments.noted: at cellar level what should ben an open space is in the process of constructing multiple rooms (4)with closets in each.

    Oct 10, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit.on 2/10/14 at the above place of occurence i observed the following:new general wiring of cable throughout.new breaker panels throughout.new outlets being installed throughout.new s

    Feb 10, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: full height interior partition walls erected creating 1 room with 2pc bathroom at cellar level. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible are restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Feb 14, 2008 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal occupancy : occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept. recordoccupancy change from a 4 family dwelling to s.r.o at 2nd and 4th fls.remedy:obtain a valid cofo if feasible or discontinue the illegal occu

    Oct 16, 1992 · Penalty $175

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted:construction of partition walls at 4th floor front 2nd and 3rd floor rear and selaing door opening at various location throughout the 2nd 3rd and 4th floors .remedy:obtain

    Oct 16, 1992 · Penalty $175

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt CELLAR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 6, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 19, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2006 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
4,356 ft²
Lot area
1,580 ft²
Zoning
C4-4D
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
407 / 35
Assessed value
$796,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #301545, last renewed Jun 24, 2026.

Questions about 142 4 Avenue

Who owns 142 4 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 142 4 Ave, LLC.

Does 142 4 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.

Is 142 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 142 4 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 142 4 Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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