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228 4 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00441-0031Map

Owner of record: 228 Fourth LLC

228 4 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 228 Fourth LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on April 16, 2024. 17 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 16, 2024

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 · 20

  • 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, 2024

    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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Apr 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar through out.

    Aug 23, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board & metal ceiling of boiler room cellar.

    Aug 23, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective gypsum block top east wall cellar boiler room.

    Aug 23, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar rear.

    Aug 23, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar front and rear.

    Aug 23, 1988

    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 and on boiler room door.

    Aug 23, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective west wired glass pane of skylight 4 sty public hall.

    Aug 23, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    § 178, 217 m/d law provide skylight ventilation of at least 40 sq.in. or fixed or movable louvres, or movable sash roof.

    Aug 23, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints of chimney roof rear.

    Aug 23, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.

    Aug 23, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar thru out.

    Aug 23, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective breeching at exhaust boiler room cellar rear.

    Aug 23, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover switch plate east wall boiler room.

    Aug 23, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door boiler room cellar rear.

    Aug 23, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty right apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Aug 23, 1988 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard bulb missing.

    Mar 25, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code provide proper fire retarding for wood girder boiler room ceiling cellar rear.

    Mar 25, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • 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
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work forthwith except that is required to make site safe,rene w permit forthwith

    Jun 16, 2008

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall

    Dec 11, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall

    Dec 11, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a manufacturing district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment is operating in a m1-2 district at ground floor,a prohibited use per zr 12-10.noted:location was equipped and arranged as a ph

    Mar 20, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept of buildings records.illegal occupancy.noted:at ground floor has been converted/occupied as massage parlor brooklyn net wellness i with 9 massage room,2 break room

    Mar 20, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.work noted:at ground floor has been erected fullheight partition walls to create 9 massage rooms and 2 break rooms.remobtain required permit.

    Mar 20, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection:note-no approved plans at site at time of inspection.permit 32 0429390 still active exp 9/29/12.all new electrical work done @ cellar

    Apr 4, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Job#310138767a2/paa dwgs dated 2/11/10 noted cell stair in closer w/ door not installed as plan shown cell ceiling i beams corrugated slab foundation concrete wall appx 4'high installed & not shown on plan 1fl

    Aug 25, 2011 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall or appurtenances. noted: cornice at front of building has collapsed to public sidewalk. remedy: maintain exterior building wall and appurtenances,provide overhead protection.

    Sep 6, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Swo: 061608c0601aa failure to maintain to properly store combustible materials on other materials debris. hazardous defects noted: the storage of construction material debris and floor joist from demo under

    Jun 16, 2008 · Penalty $900

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide 8'-0" fence where required during demoliton operations noted: construction work under application 3310138767 exp: 061008 and no 8'-0" fence proided at rear sideyard share with property 230 4

    Jun 16, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Swo: 061608c0601aa failure to post contractor's sign. note: demolitionwork under application #310138767 exp.061008 and no contractor's sign posted. provide contractor's sign forhtwith!

    Jun 16, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Swo: 061608c0601aa failure to carry out demolitionoperation in a safe and proper manner. hazardous defects noted: construction site under application #310138767 exp.0616008 found with brick wall at party wall s

    Jun 16, 2008 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Sec.27-162 failure to provide to complete set of approved plans under application 310138767 exp 6/10/08 to demostrate or indicate the nature and full extent of work being performed and completed in that numerou

    Jun 16, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior wall defect is: cracked brickwork approx 1" wide 6'long at rear south of 1st story adjacent to masonary wall.remedy:make all necessary repairs.

    Oct 24, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is warp and sagged sidewalk vault doors. remedy;make all necessary repairs.

    Jul 7, 1993

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (S5)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
6,740 ft²
Lot area
2,240 ft²
Zoning
C4-4D
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
441 / 31
Assessed value
$858,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #340082, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 228 4 Avenue

Who owns 228 4 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 228 Fourth LLC.

Does 228 4 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 228 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 228 4 Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 228 4 Avenue?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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