639 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00637-7501Map
Owner of record: Unavailable Owner
639 4 Avenue is a condominium built in 2005 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 44 residential units across 11 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on March 31, 2023. 18 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 71
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 · 29
- 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.
Mar 31, 2023
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.
Mar 9, 2022
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.
Apr 19, 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.
Apr 19, 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 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 frame missing. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 27, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 27, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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
May 23, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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
May 23, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
May 23, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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 lobby, 1st story
May 12, 2017
Open — 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 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak penetrating through ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 10b, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2012 · Apt 10B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 10b, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2012 · Apt 10B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak penetrating through ceiling,north and west walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 10b, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2012 · Apt 10B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, north and west walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 10b, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2012 · Apt 10B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 9b, 9th story, apartment at north
Feb 20, 2010 · Apt 9B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 9b, 9th story, apartment at north
Feb 20, 2010 · Apt 9B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall,4 sq.ft. in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 9b, 9th story, apartment at north
Feb 20, 2010 · Apt 9B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical radiator at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9b, 9th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 9B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall approx 6 sq. ft. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9b, 9th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 9B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and east walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 9b, 9th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 9B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9b, 9th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 9B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 9b, 9th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 9B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 9b, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 31, 2009 · Apt 9B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 20
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 16, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 3, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #914435. remedy: submit acceptable requ
Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.note attime of inspection observed defective facade exp1 north elevation.1)missing metal flashing on balconies.2)rusty metal structure to support b
May 22, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances. note:at the time of inspection observation view of facade:exposure 1 north elevation various crack stone at 1 fl,hair line crack at parapet
Nov 24, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances. note:view at exposure 1:flaking paint at various balcony slab ceiling,and missing tiles on commercial front. exposure 3 loose metal at balco
Aug 17, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons violation #32097357p issued on 7/16/2018 & to file a cert.of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bld.in code
Jul 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #37013038z issued on 10/15/18 and to file a cert.of correction pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny 102-01.failure to submit a required repor
Jul 16, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#32097357p issued on 7/16/18,and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate
May 21, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#814435. remedy: submit required technical report.
Oct 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
16b,34b,36,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f. laars model #ebp 0110 nai2ax boiler located in unit 3d: 50a-missing manual reset low water cutoff; 50b missing manual reset aquastat; 50c-missing domestic relief valve;50d
Jul 16, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. at time of inspection on 1st fl,i observed gas furnace no permit on dob record to perform this job. i requested utility to lock gas meter valve. remedy: obtain al required permits.
Apr 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at time of inspection on 1st fl,i observed flue pipe from hot water heater & furnace connected together. observed in laundry room bushing on gas line for dryer
Apr 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17. the only elevator in bldg section of bldg out of service. upon insp the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous conditions as per 1rcny 11-02. rem: restore to service immediately & noti
Apr 24, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17 the only elevator in bldg or section of building out of serviceupon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02 rmdy: restore to service immediat
Apr 18, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: failure to comply w/law for drainage system. per pc 702.1 - 27-911 based on physical observation of cellar in above address,i found improper drainage connectio
Nov 19, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: failure to comply with law for drainage system per pc702.1;27911. based on physical observation of apt.3b, i found damaged ceilings,walls and floor due to
Nov 19, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: failure to comply w/law for drainage system per pc 702.1;27-911 based on physical observation of apt 3b,i found damaged ceilings,walls & floor due to water
Nov 19, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: failure to comply w/law for drainage system per pc702.1; 27.911. based on physical observation or cellar in above address, i found improper drainage connec
Nov 19, 2012
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Ventilation system
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 12, 2022 · Apt 9A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2022 · Apt 9A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 12, 2022 · Apt 9A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 3E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 3E
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Signage missing
May 5, 2017 · Apt X
Close - General
Signage missing
May 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 8B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 8B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 8B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 8B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 8B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 18, 2017 · Apt 8B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 18, 2017 · Apt 8B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 18, 2017 · Apt 8B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 9C
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 7, 2016 · Apt X
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 10C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2012 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Mold
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mold
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2012 · Apt 10C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Doors
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 10B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 24, 2012 · Apt 10B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 24, 2012 · Apt 10B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 24, 2012 · Apt 10B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 24, 2012 · Apt 10B
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 15, 2012 · Apt 10B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 15, 2012 · Apt 10B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 15, 2012 · Apt 10B
Close - General
Windows
Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 10B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RM)
- Year built
- 2005
- Floors
- 11
- Residential units
- 44
- Building area
- 45,567 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,354 ft²
- Zoning
- R8A
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 637 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $3,860,547
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #382076, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.
Questions about 639 4 Avenue
Who owns 639 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.
Does 639 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 639 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 639 4 Avenue built?
City records list 2005 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 639 4 Avenue?
It has 44 residential units and 68 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.