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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 125
- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
May 7, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped shut off valve at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 17, 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at all stories at public hall
Jan 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar.
Nov 23, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Apr 13, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 13, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Apr 13, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 13, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
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.