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3914 4 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00708-0041Map

Owner of record: Ho W Chan

3914 4 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ho W Chan. HPD has recorded 193 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
193
DOB violations
22
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
135

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 6, 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 · 193

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to the roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at center, 4th story

    Oct 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlocked installed at door at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at center, 4th story

    Oct 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Mar 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at the front entrance door to building, , 1st story

    Mar 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the front entrance door to building, , 1st story

    Mar 6, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at ceiling and skylight at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Nov 11, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk. yard

    Nov 11, 2025

    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

    Nov 11, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective treads pulling away at stringer at 1 to 13 treads from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Nov 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective treads pulling away at stringer at 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th and 12th tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Nov 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose wooden tread 13th from bottom at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Nov 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at ceiling and skylight at public hall, 4th story original violation 18361861 issued 11-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 11, 2025

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout at all storys at public hall

    Mar 23, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors and stairs at all storys at public hall

    Mar 23, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of bycicles and household items at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 23, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass at lower sash window, 2nd window from south to west. in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustic ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustic ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... grater than 30 feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at light fixtures box in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling by the riser pipe in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escochean plate at riser pipe in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance for upper and lower sash windows at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 3L

    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.

    Nov 29, 2024

    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.

    Apr 3, 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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 26, 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

    Aug 26, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 information at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2023

    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

    Aug 26, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Aug 26, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Aug 26, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Aug 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 26, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

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

    Aug 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 22

  • 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: steel frame work (with approx 10 wo od beam) approx 8ft height, 30ft x 20ft erected horizontal at the rear of above premises without permit remedy:stop all work, obtain permit,call dob before returning back to work

    Jun 26, 2006

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Jun 23, 2006

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain.defect noted:@time of inspec.weight lifting set placed underneath drop ladder of fire escape@2nd fl,fire escape @3rd fl used for storage creating a hazardous condition.noted:location west

    Oct 31, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Filing a false certification w/ the nyc dob. pursuant to section 26-126.2, respondant filed a certification of correction for notice of viol#34516695y on 6/29/06. an insp made on 8/26/06, which resulted in the

    Aug 26, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Exit door @ rear:total obstruction note:frame work (steel/approx 10 wood beams) approx 8ft height 30ft x 20ft erected horizontal @ the rear of above premise obstructing the second means of egress (fire escape)

    Jun 26, 2006 · Penalty $480

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit noted:rear of premises installation of shed present made of combustible material, plywood etc.remedy:stop all work immediately obtain approvals permits,plans with dob or remove illegal structure

    Jun 23, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passage or corridor:required width decreased by obstruction. noed:rear yard of premises where as fire escape present, yard subdivided with fence area of refuge (yard) decreased with oobstruction

    Jun 23, 2006

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 24, 2023 · Apt BLG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
5,760 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
708 / 41
Assessed value
$639,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #340651, last renewed Dec 11, 2025.

Questions about 3914 4 Avenue

Who owns 3914 4 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ho W Chan.

Does 3914 4 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 193 housing violations at this property.

Is 3914 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 3914 4 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 3914 4 Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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