5513 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00831-0004Map
Owner of record: Yick Sam INC
5513 4 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1902 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Yick Sam INC. HPD has recorded 263 housing violations here, most recently on October 1, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 263
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 222
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 263
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated lock preventing re-entry at bulkhead door leading to roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at center, 3rd story
Jun 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash spring balances 1st window from south at west in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at lower window sash fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 3L
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.
Jun 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of houshold items at public hall, 3rd story
May 17, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items. and construction materials at public hall, 3rd story
May 7, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of self locking push bar at entrance door to roof 1st from north at east, at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of constructions materials at bulkhead landing, at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriage, chairs and construction materials throughout, at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , door closer arms detached, at the entrance to vestibule 1st from south at west, at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective washbasin base cabinet door at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the kitchen , the bathroom , the 4th room from east, the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective off tracked door at the 1st closest from south at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at the north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and east walls in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin fruit flies in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the 3rd room from east, the private hallway , the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door is binding with door frame , 1st story
Aug 8, 2024
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.
Apr 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - 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-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 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
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,b4b,4b,25a,35,39,48a,12c,16,32a,38,44c,48b.50a-front boiler jacket & inspection doors scorched.50b-backflow needs air gap.50c-backflow not piped down.50d-530c valve not piped down.
Sep 19, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Outside building
Gutter/leader
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1902
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,130 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,337 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 831 / 4
- Assessed value
- $634,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #338503, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 5513 4 Avenue
Who owns 5513 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yick Sam INC.
Does 5513 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 263 housing violations at this property.
Is 5513 4 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 5513 4 Avenue built?
City records list 1902 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5513 4 Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.