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5217 4 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00807-0002Map

Owner of record: Man Shek INC

5217 4 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Man Shek INC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 18 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 32

  • 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
  • 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 17, 2023

    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 10, 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.

    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

    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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    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 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

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

    Dec 8, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at front area way at fire escape

    Oct 2, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 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 partition erected from floor to ceiling subdividing the room in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 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 partition erected from floor to ceiling subdividing the room in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical switch at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Sep 26, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 23, 2001 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 23, 2001 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 2 sty west apt 1. located at apt 1

    Jan 29, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front fire escapes all stys all parts bldg front.

    Jan 29, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jan 29, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings all stys public hall.

    Jan 29, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 2 & 3 stys public hall.

    Jan 23, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing chains lower window sashes front room & kitchen 2 sty south apt 1. located at apt 1

    Jan 23, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective pull chain ceiling light fixture bathroom & rear room 2 sty south apt 1. located at apt 1

    Jan 23, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective door bell street entry to 2 sty south apt 1. located at apt 1

    Jan 23, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys all balconies all parts front

    Sep 11, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 2 sty public hall

    Sep 11, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south & west walls kitchen 2 sty west apt 2. , section '' ''

    Aug 7, 1995 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty latch set heavy duty dead bolt rear entrance 2 sty south apt 2r , section '' ''

    May 6, 1994 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 17, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 35091767j issued on 09/27/14. work w/o a permit @ cellar installed 8 steel supports. remedy: comply w/ the commissioner's order

    Dec 8, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 35091767j issued on 09/27/14. work w/o a permit. at cellar installed 8 steel structural supports. remedy: comply w/ the commissio

    Oct 28, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. work noted cellar - new structural supports have beeninstalled 8 steel columns and 4x4 supports have been installed in cellar to support weight of washing machines in laundromat on first flr co

    Sep 27, 2014

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Bq9/50/36. bq9-weil mclain gas fired hot water boiler has no bl work type. 50-feed water pressure line is not introduced into the condensatereturn.

    Sep 23, 2005 · Penalty $430

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Dec 3, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 25, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2011 · 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
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
5,400 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
807 / 2
Assessed value
$554,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #303026, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.

Questions about 5217 4 Avenue

Who owns 5217 4 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Man Shek INC.

Does 5217 4 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 5217 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 5217 4 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5217 4 Avenue?

It has 4 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.