51 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00930-0003Map
Owner of record: The Universal Church, INC
51 4 Avenue is a religious facility built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11217. The owner of record is The Universal Church, INC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 28, 2004. 12 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 41
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 6
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 · 12
- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose aluminum door saddle north street entrance to bldg
Apr 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. stair badly sagged 1st story public hall to intermediate landing
Apr 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of 5 radiators 1st landing up 3rd story to roof stair
Apr 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 27-2032, 2034 adnim. code: discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system bathroom 2nd story gas fired hot water heater
Apr 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective plaster board ceiling bathroom 2nd story apt
Apr 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose window sash 2nd room from south 2nd story apt
Apr 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings public halls all stories
Apr 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall light fixture 1st to 2nd story public hall stair exposed wiring
Apr 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic tile cement base and metal pan-top landing 1st to 2nd story public hall stair
Apr 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic tile cement base and metal pan-2nd landing up 2nd to 3rd story public hall stair
Apr 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic tile --cement base and metal pan--3rd story to roof stair
Apr 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing marble nosing 3rd story public hall landing
Apr 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 41
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 5, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 25, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 29, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has issued a 15 day letter of intent to revoke app#320325457 on 1/13/14 due to (1) objections must be written sign se aled alt1 7 paa must be filed (2) zoning district (3) provide roof acc ess, stop all work, make safe only
Jan 17, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 24, 2007
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jul 28, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jul 28, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jul 18, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jan 5, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 7, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Cease use item: inoperative front zone lock restrictor. class 2 items: restore reliable service to top landing. expired brake maintenance tag
Oct 13, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Restore service to device
Oct 13, 2021 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3307.6.5 failure to maintain adequate illumination beneath sidewalk shed as required by code. noted: sidewalk shed erected under job#320723543 along exp#4 ave has all 4 inoperable bulbs rendering affected
Jan 9, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Contrary to approved plans,stop all work.noted:@ time of insp installed equipment does not match approved plans/drawing.supported scaffold is shown on drawing to be erected from sidewalk shed,stacked one on top
Mar 31, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls and/or appurtenances:note free standing chimney (brick) @exp's 2 & 3 has step cracks and missing mortar from approximately the 30'high mark.the brick chimney leans and has no
Apr 3, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: 3 pc bahtroom & 3 pc kitchen installed on 2nd fl w/ partitions erected throughout 2nd & 3rd fls. remedy: obtain permits & approvals if feasible or restore premises.
Nov 26, 1997
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is-rear frmae wall is bulging and defective at various locations. remedy: make immediatelyrepairs with adequate protection under direct supervision of a license
May 28, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted:constructed a partition wall at 1st flr north front:erected partition walls at 2nd flr front thru-out installation of two large vent in front wall at 5th story installation a r
Jun 13, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy #40640 occupancy change from a theater to a church and sleeping quarters at 3rd floor front remedy obtain a valid co or discontinue the illegal
May 30, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted construction a bathroom and kitchen at 2nd floor front remedy obtain a permit if feasible or restore the premises to prior legal condition
May 30, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 10
Close - General
Mold
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2010 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2004 · Apt 0
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Religious facility (M1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 31,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 14,300 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 930 / 3
- Assessed value
- $1,385,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 51 4 Avenue
Who owns 51 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Universal Church, INC.
Does 51 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 51 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 51 4 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.