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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 17, 2023

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 · 85

  • 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.

    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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    May 19, 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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening : double cylinder key operated lock on door at entrance to building , 1st story

    Jun 26, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jun 7, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2017

    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., 1st story

    Jul 8, 2017

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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; located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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) 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
  • A

    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
  • 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 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
  • 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 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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; located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door to bldg from street

    Jun 5, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.