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252 4 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00448-0038Map

Owner of record: 252 4th Ave Owner LLC

252 4 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 252 4th Ave Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on July 22, 2026. 23 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 22, 2026

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

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at rang in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room

    Jul 22, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 30, 2026

    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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 20, 2023

    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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 5, 2015

    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 100 watts required

    Jul 13, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.

    Apr 24, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective doorbells entrance street to building 1 sty.

    Apr 24, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 4 sty apt thru out.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty rear.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys front.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of peeling paint wood cornice 2 sty front.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose electric light fixture entrance front.

    Mar 28, 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 front.

    Mar 28, 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.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of cabinet & household articles 4 sty public hall.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose light fixture entrance to bldg.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 60 watt light bulb 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 1 2 & 3 sty public halls.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 frame missing.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper & lower window sashes 4 sty apt thru out.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing switch plate cover 4 sty apt kitchen wall.

    Mar 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 13, 2026$3,850,000Rentals - 4-10 unit4

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
4,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
C4-4D
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
448 / 38
Assessed value
$1,028,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #328789, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 252 4 Avenue

Who owns 252 4 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 252 4th Ave Owner LLC.

Does 252 4 Avenue have violations?

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

Is 252 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 252 4 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 252 4 Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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