roofy

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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 24, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
21
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 68

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
Show 40 more ↓
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and baby stroller at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vestibule door and door handle at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building entrance door handle at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam riser at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
Show 40 more ↓
  • 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

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

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.