3920 8 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00915-0038Map
Owner of record: 779 Realty LLC
3920 8 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 779 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on August 24, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 68
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 437
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 · 68
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 17
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed at fire escape window in the 5th room from north located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 17
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling and east wall at intermidiate landing between 3rd and 4th sty at public hall stairs
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall at intermidiate landing between 3rd and 4th sty at public hall stairs
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall at intermidiate landing between 3rd and 4th sty at public hall stairs
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - 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 partition wall erected creating an additional room in the 2nd room from north located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 17
Open — Civ14 mailed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 17
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 17
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at east stack at fire escape
Jan 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and baby stroller at public hall, 1st story
Jan 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story
Jan 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vestibule door and door handle at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building entrance door handle at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at north wall window upper sash at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2020
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, 4th story
Dec 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2017 · Apt A1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam riser at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 2
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature of 154 degrees exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from north at east wall, north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 10
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 door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 16, 2012 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the 1st room from east, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 16, 2012 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west wall, east wall in the foyer located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 16, 2012 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 16, 2012 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). the located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 16, 2012 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of conceiled water leak at ceiling, west and east wall in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2012 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing air conditioner at 2nd story balcony fire escape front of building
Aug 24, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls (a.k.a 775) in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 13, 2010 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story
Aug 27, 2007 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2007 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Non-hazardous
B4a/50a/.50a-no signs posted for key to boiler.
Sep 28, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. note: observed from cellar the 1st floor, floor joists are rotted & deteriorated in a few locations observed from openings in sheet rock observed a few floor joists cut & not bearing
Aug 18, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect noted: drop ladder from fire escape on 8 ave is partially obstructed by 1 fl roll down gate of commercial store/office. creating a hazardous condition for resident & fireman in case
May 23, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passage partial obstruction. noted @ rear of property on 40 st east side exit passage obstructed by cardboard boxes bicycle & misc. garbage. remedy : remove obstruction forthwith
Jan 19, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of illegal hardware. noted @ rear of bldg on 1st fl exit door has slide bolt lock, & door @ 40 st @ egress also has a slide bolt lock w/combination lock attached to door. remedy : remove illegal hardware
Jan 19, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect noted : drop ladder from fire escape on 8th are partially obstructed by 1st fl roll down gate of commercial store/office. remedy : free fire escape drop ladder from all obstructions.
Jan 19, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain fire stopping where required. noted: fire stoppingmissing @ cellar ceiling thru-out various locations @ time of inspection. remedy : provide & maintain fire stopping where required forthwith
Jan 19, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defect noted: at cellar level the bearing wall has a horizontal approx 1/8" in crack along the entire wall. the ceiling has partially collapsed due to accumulation of water in the cell
Aug 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt HALLWA
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt HALLWA
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2022 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2019 · Apt A1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt A1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 19
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2017 · Apt A1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2017 · Apt A1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 5, 2017 · Apt A1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1914
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 17,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,016 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 915 / 38
- Assessed value
- $1,288,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328723, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.
Questions about 3920 8 Avenue
Who owns 3920 8 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 779 Realty LLC.
Does 3920 8 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.
Is 3920 8 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 3920 8 Avenue built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 3920 8 Avenue?
It has 20 residential units and 24 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.