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4424 8 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00741-0049Map

Owner of record: Yim Lai, INC.

4424 8 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1922 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Yim Lai, INC.. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
82
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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 · 82

  • 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 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2022

    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 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). : missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 23, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector : missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 28, 2019

    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 1, 2016

    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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall, ceiling, west wall, north wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor in the bathroom located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 2nd door frame from south at west wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at front yard east.

    Jul 30, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors all stys public hall

    Jan 30, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrail 1 to 2 stys public hall

    Jan 30, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell system from building entrance to 3 sty apt 3r located at apt 3r

    Jan 30, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling center room 3 sty apt 3r located at apt 3r

    Jan 30, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline sink kitchen 3 sty apt 3r located at apt 3r

    Jan 30, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty apt 3r colon located at apt 3r

    Jan 30, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathroom 3 sty apt 3r located at apt 3r

    Jan 30, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathroom 3 sty apt 3r located at apt 3r

    Jan 30, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet rear east room 3 sty apt 3r located at apt 3r

    Jan 30, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking devices lower sash fire escape window 3 sty apt 3r located at apt 3r

    Jan 30, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door and jamb 3 sty apt 3r located at apt 3r

    Jan 30, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 3 sty apt 3r located at apt 3r

    Jan 30, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor bathroom 3 sty apt 3r located at apt 3r

    Jan 30, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline bathtub bathroom 3 sty apt 3r located at apt 3r

    Jan 30, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline kitchen sink 2 sty apt 2r , section '' ''

    May 6, 1992 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings thru out 2 sty apt 2r , section '' ''

    May 6, 1992 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass upper & lower sashes north & south windows rear room 2 sty apt 2r er1 , section '' ''

    May 6, 1992 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing upper & lower sashes glass kitchen window 2 sty apt 2r er1 , section '' ''

    May 6, 1992 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Feb 20, 1991 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls 2 sty apt 1r thru out. , section '' ''

    Feb 20, 1991 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • 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 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 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

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Work without permit. noted: sign reads:"45th street supermarket inc." aluminum sign is approx: 15'x 2', sign has yellow background and black lettering and was installed without a permit., obtain all permits

    Dec 3, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit. noted: awning/canopy is approx: 15'x 5' on the front of the property & 100'x 5' on the side of property. it is aluminum awning mounted to facade and was installed without a permit., obtain

    Dec 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit. noted: flood lights that run approx: 15' in the front of property & 100' on side of property were installed without a permit., obtain all permits

    Dec 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found williamson gas fired boiler model- gwa-070n- cp5510808 installed and operating without final boiler certificate of approval sign off., maintain boiler; correct all violating conditions; register boiler an

    Jul 10, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found williamson gas fired boiler model- gwa-070n- cp5510804 installed and operating without final boiler certificate of approval sign off., maintain boiler; correct all violating conditions; register boiler an

    Jul 10, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found williamson gas fired boiler model- gwa-070n- cp5510802 with active status without final boiler certificate of approval sign off. correct all violating conditions; register boiler and submit a certificate

    Jul 10, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found williamson gas fired boiler model- gwa-070n- cp5481355 installed and operating without final boiler certificate of approval sign off., maintain boiler; correct all violating conditions; register boiler an

    Jul 10, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with dept. of buildings requirement for permit sign off. note respondent obtained 2 permits #321968885 which expired 01-31-2021. & permit #362332697 exp. 11/15/1013 permit has not been signed

    Apr 18, 2022 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, 8 male workers engaged in construction, mechanical work and electrical work at exterior and 1st floor commercial space at premises, a occupied multi use building, without a permit, obtain

    May 29, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 22, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 22, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 2RE

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 2A

    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 (S4)
Year built
1922
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
5,009 ft²
Lot area
1,815 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
741 / 49
Assessed value
$632,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352224, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.

Questions about 4424 8 Avenue

Who owns 4424 8 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yim Lai, INC..

Does 4424 8 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.

Is 4424 8 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 4424 8 Avenue built?

City records list 1922 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 4424 8 Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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