678 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00639-0138Map
Owner of record: Raizel Weiser, As Trustee
678 4 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Raizel Weiser, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on November 12, 2021. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 137
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 · 51
- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at window sill, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at window sill, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 2
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 2, 2020
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
Feb 28, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story
May 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story
May 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story
May 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story
May 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handrail at stairs to basement located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall above window in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above window in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed elecetric wires at panel box at cellar
Apr 27, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover at electric panel box at cellar
Apr 27, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt flr1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt FLR1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt flr1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt FLR1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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) south wall in the private hallway located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt FLR1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 in the bathroom located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt FLR1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 in the 1st room from east located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt FLR1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 2nd room from east located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt FLR1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
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 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance lower sash window in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2010 · Apt 2
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 2, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
Apr 7, 2010
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 30, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 30, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall and floor ceramic tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 24, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 24, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 24, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 29, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement treads building front
Jan 15, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement treads at stairs at front areaway
Mar 4, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2018
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. i observed in cellar/boiler room newly installed gas piping and appliance valve installed for main gas line which is prohibited and not code-compliant. *ph
May 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. i observed in cellar/boiler room newly installed gas piping, fittings and fresh sealant topped existing gas line feeding gas through wall to other building (676 4th avenue) through fire w
May 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect noted- 1) spalling and cracked masonry at exterior steps creating a trip hazard: main entry front and basement steps. 2) retaining wall at front is also cracked and broken. remedy:
Jul 8, 2004 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building hazardous defects are broken cracked spa lling first masonary exterior steps and retaining wall in front yard also cracked broken masonary section of front yard missing
Feb 5, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 2, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 30, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 25, 2018 · Apt 678
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 29, 2017 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1911
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 1,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,080 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2D
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 639 / 138
- Assessed value
- $70,320
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824265, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 678 4 Avenue
Who owns 678 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Raizel Weiser, As Trustee.
Does 678 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 678 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 678 4 Avenue built?
City records list 1911 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 678 4 Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.