5907 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00863-0007Map
Owner of record: Chen, Jia Yong
5907 4 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Jia Yong. HPD has recorded 85 housing violations here, most recently on March 17, 2023. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 85
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 92
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 85
- 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.
Mar 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 19, 2021 · Apt 3R
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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 19, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
May 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening : double cylinder key operated lock on door at entrance to building , 1st story
Jun 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double key operated lock at metal entrance door to building
Jun 7, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 4, 2018 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 4, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 4, 2018 · Apt 3R
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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 4, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 4, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 4, 2018 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is defective located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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, 1st story
Jul 8, 2017
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., 1st story
Jul 8, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at lobby, 1st story
Mar 1, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisted of a key operated double cylinder lock at building main entrance door , 1st story
Mar 1, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisted of a key operated double cylinder lock at apt. entrance door located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). -missing- located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - 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) south wall, east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
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 located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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) 2nd door from north at east wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector -inoperative- located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, south wall, east wall, north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 2nd door frame from north at east wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door to bldg from street
Jun 5, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to bldg.
Jun 5, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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 - active - 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
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 30, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 23, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 23, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 3, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 25, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Locks
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 5, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 5, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 2, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 3, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Mold
Mar 3, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 3, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 3, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 4, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 4, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Mold
Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,344 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,080 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 863 / 7
- Assessed value
- $426,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348746, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.
Questions about 5907 4 Avenue
Who owns 5907 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Jia Yong.
Does 5907 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 85 housing violations at this property.
Is 5907 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 5907 4 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5907 4 Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.