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5505 4 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00831-0007Map

Owner of record: Frank Law INC

5505 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 Frank Law INC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 13 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 14, 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 · 26

  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at interior side of the lower sash window 2nd from north at east, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeded allowed temperature of the 130.f degrees at hotwater fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking, grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at south, west and north walls around shower stall, in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the west entrance to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door handle at west entrance door to vestibule, at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Oct 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Oct 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes rack and household articles at the floor and obstructed apartment entrance at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Oct 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    § 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 , missing accessable frame in the vestibule, , 1st story

    Oct 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at the waste collections area floor, fresh rats droppings presented at the building front entrance court

    Oct 14, 2026

    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 19, 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.

    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 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

    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 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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jan 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 16, 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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrance to building

    Dec 2, 2008

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 11, 2019

    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

    Feb 13, 2004

    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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39009125h issued on 09/09/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c

    Jan 10, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39009125h issued on 09-09-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit at a

    Jan 7, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, interior renovation in progress at apartment #3r. observed new electrical high hats, outlets, switches, wiring and rough in boxes being installed without benefit of permit. reference to d

    Sep 9, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner @ time of inspection observed @ 1st fl level a section of sheetrock ceiling approx 1x4 has water damage w/ deteriorating sheetrock & water staining also

    Feb 8, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Alt bldg occupied without a vaild certificate of occupancy note: application #301066505 obtained for alteration of existing bldg all work confleted job signed off on 04-02-04. no c of o obtain bldg occupied thr

    Aug 13, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time insp. note: appointment schedule on 08/13/04 to up date final construction sign off bldg occupied, no approved plans at premises for job # 301006505 to cond

    Aug 13, 2004 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permits.work noted: at front od bidg exist an escavated opening approximately 40"x 60"x 9"deep creating a fight of concrete steps leading to a 6"x8" left handed metal door.remedy:obtain all necess

    Apr 23, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building wall. hazardous defects are at north brick wall. profound step cracking and vertical cracking evident front from grade thru second floor. crack is approx 5" open rotted joist and

    May 14, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 28, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 28, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 28, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 2, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 2, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 3F

    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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,872 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
831 / 7
Assessed value
$429,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #374687, last renewed Dec 16, 2025.

Questions about 5505 4 Avenue

Who owns 5505 4 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Frank Law INC.

Does 5505 4 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 5505 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 5505 4 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5505 4 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.