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5915 4 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00863-0005Map

Owner of record: Chen, Rong Mei

5915 4 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Rong Mei. HPD has recorded 267 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2025. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
267
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
341

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2025

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 · 267

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 4, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 4, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 4, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the kitchen , the 7th room from east, the bathroom , the 5th room from east, the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

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

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    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 = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 7th room from north, the bathroom , the 4th room from north, the 3rd room from north, the 2nd room from north, the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated chain latch installed at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall, north wall in the 7th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 7th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the accumulation of water, approximately 12 inches deep, on the floor, north at cellar

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door loked. at boiler room

    Sep 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stories at west, building front

    Jul 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Thoroughly cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the dirty and unsanitary exterior walls at all stories at west, building front

    Jul 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counterbalance at the south window in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counterbalance at the east window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1R

    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
  • 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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and pointing work on front exterior wall at 2 story

    Nov 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood treads 7th, 8th, 9th up from bottom of 1st to 2nd story at public hall stairs

    Nov 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    The dob has issued a notice to revoke laa #302123592 due to revocation of the master plumber's license #1350. all work in connection with this application is ordered to stop immediately except to make site safe

    Dec 17, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Jan 21, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35355187j issued on 9/27/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain buildi

    Feb 26, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35355187j issued on 09-27-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: missing fire stopping at cellar & excessive debris at cell

    Dec 26, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted:at cellarthere are exposed wood joist through cellar. the fire stoppage is missing/or removed that puts the occupancy of build in danger. excessive d

    Sep 27, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o permits. noticed sign installed on front of bldg w/o permit. remedy: obtain all required permits.

    Aug 9, 2017 · Penalty $200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 6, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 6, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 6, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 6, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 15, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 15, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    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
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
9,072 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
863 / 5
Assessed value
$609,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #334418, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.

Questions about 5915 4 Avenue

Who owns 5915 4 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Rong Mei.

Does 5915 4 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 267 housing violations at this property.

Is 5915 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 5915 4 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5915 4 Avenue?

It has 7 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.