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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 53
- 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 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Nov 12, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 1, 2018
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Oct 2, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective tub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster total (1) at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 4th story
Jun 23, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.