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740 4 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00648-0042Map

Owner of record: 740 4th LLC

740 4 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 740 4th LLC. HPD has recorded 125 housing violations here, most recently on July 10, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
125
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
268

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jul 10, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 100% of the building's 5 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 125

  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at waste collections area, garbages presented at front areaway at

    Jul 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    May 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tree branches creating a hazard to egress at rear at fire escape

    Jul 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defective ground fault circuit interrupter (g.f.c.i.) electrical outlet (inside medicine cabinet) within 6 ft. of washbasin creating a hazard. tested. not working in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of non- ground fault circuit interrupter (g.f.c.i.) electrical outlet at south wall within 6 ft. of sink creating a hazard in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1L

    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.

    May 7, 2023

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 7, 2023

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    May 7, 2023

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    May 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    May 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story

    May 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped shut off valve at public hall, 1st story

    May 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 17, 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
  • A

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

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate on rser pipe in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 2nd story

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate on riser pipe in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1l, 2nd story

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser pipe in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1l, 2nd story

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the window stool in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1l, 2nd story

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator pipe at west wall in the east 3 room located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles inside closet in the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 25, 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall inside the closet in the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the lower window sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at west side at fire escape

    Sep 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at the south face of the building

    Sep 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain line at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window lock in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder missing at fire escape at northwest

    Nov 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 incandescent or equivalent, light fixture present

    Jan 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at all stories at public hall

    Jan 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar.

    Nov 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 2L

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 17

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 35691032h., file a certificate of correction

    Sep 14, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a manufacturing district. unlicensed physcial treatmentestablishment, a prohibited use per zr 12-10, operating in a m1-2d zoning district on 1st and mezzanine level(rear building of 740 4th ave).

    Jul 23, 2025 · Penalty $3,155

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept. of buildings records. illegal occupancy noted: at 1st and mezzanine level rear building has been converted/occupied as massage therapy ambulatory healthcare use/h

    Jul 23, 2025 · Penalty $6,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a manufacturing district.noted:unlicensed physical treatment establishment,a prohibited use per zr 12-10,operating in a m1-2ddistrict,doing business as new melody spa inc with 2 massage rooms/tab

    Feb 3, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.illegal occupancy noted:at 2 story premises known as new melody spa inc illegally operating/occupied as a physical treatment establishment(unlicensed)operation

    Feb 3, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a manufacturing district unlicensed physical treatment establishment operating in zoning district m1-2d on 1 floor as per zr 12-10 noted:illegal occupancy a female masseuse not healt care profess

    May 16, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    50 as per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per d.o.b. records. submit a current b0-9 report correct all violating condition and submit the certificate of correction

    May 13, 2016 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. noted: no c of c has been filed for nov 34067011n issued 12/11/91. remedy: file cert of correction.

    Jul 20, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file c of o with dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation #34784122h for obstructing passageway. remedy: file c of c.

    Apr 1, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defect is : house hold debris, old a/c units. furniture, vacuum, laundry carts & other assorted items are obstructing the public hallway, landing & staircase @

    Oct 17, 2009 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
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  • Unknown

    Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit. a gymnasiumis currently in use(175 person occupancy) without a valid p/a permit. p/a appl#36/88.(church side). remedy: obtain a permit as per n.y.c.

    Dec 11, 1991 · Penalty $55

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
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  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    May 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    May 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt APT1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt APT1L

    Close

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
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
4,366 ft²
Lot area
1,265 ft²
Zoning
M1-2D
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
648 / 42
Assessed value
$586,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #357717, last renewed Jun 30, 2025.

Questions about 740 4 Avenue

Who owns 740 4 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 740 4th LLC.

Does 740 4 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 125 housing violations at this property.

Is 740 4 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 740 4 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 740 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.