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5601 4 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00839-0010Map

Owner of record: 171 Myrtle Avenue Realty Corp.

5601 4 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 171 Myrtle Avenue Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
164

What to know

Concern
9 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2023
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 53

  • 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
  • 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
  • C

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

    Oct 30, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Nov 12, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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
  • 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 window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over east wall, north wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, north wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 wood paneling at all walls in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at lower sashes at two windows at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at lower sash at window at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - defective located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    May 1, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance doo to building at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 as required information is not complete at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2016

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

    Oct 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace the broken or defective bath tub or reglaze porcelain enamel surface of bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx. 2 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective tub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective door saddle in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 9th tread from bottom at the 2sty fire escape stairs at the fire escape at the east side of bldg.

    Jun 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing tile at sourh wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 1 sq.ft. at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... of approximately 1 square foot at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 30, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Aug 30, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 30, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall stairs

    Aug 30, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing baluster total (1) at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 23, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. , 1st story

    Jun 23, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line padlocked at east front at front areaway

    Apr 5, 2008

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line padlocked at rear fire escape yard

    Apr 5, 2008

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd kitchen from north at west located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2008 · Apt 7

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2008 · Apt 7

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • 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 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    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

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is large amount of plywood & various wooden members at rear used at conjunction with construction material for building at rear of premises remove all said construction material

    Feb 20, 1991 · Penalty $115

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted:wooden structure erected in rear yard.size approx 8'high-12'wide 20'deep. remedy:obtian approved plans and permits or remove said structure.

    Nov 16, 1990

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 28, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 27, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 7

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 7

    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 (C7)
Year built
1904
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
11,441 ft²
Lot area
2,817 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
839 / 10
Assessed value
$635,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #321037, last renewed Jun 5, 2026.

Questions about 5601 4 Avenue

Who owns 5601 4 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 171 Myrtle Avenue Realty Corp..

Does 5601 4 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 5601 4 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 5601 4 Avenue built?

City records list 1904 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5601 4 Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

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