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185 4 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00949-0003Map

Owner of record: Bk7 Holdings LLC

185 4 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bk7 Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
68
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
203

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 8, 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 2024
4
About 50% of the building's 8 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

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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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 11, 2025 · 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 at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective steel locking pin at fire escape window guard in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 21, 2025

    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 that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling to east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 5th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Nov 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper windoe sash at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide glass panel at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degress at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 1 sq.ft, north wall approx. 1 sq.ft, east wall approx. 1 sq.ft, south wall approx. 1 sq.ft, west wall approx. 1 sq.ft, total approx. 5 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    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

    Nov 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Nov 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2021

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance , 1st story

    Apr 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at 1st story public hall

    Aug 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector (additional device required) located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device intalled at the building entrance door 1st story

    Aug 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide provide security in the evenat of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door 1 st story

    Aug 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Aug 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism on street entrance door to prevent door from being opened by pushing on it at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 9, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to roof at public hall stairs

    Jan 9, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at 1st story public hall

    Dec 5, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    B154,36,15,16,50a,50b. 50a-sealed around chimney on roof top; 50b-check chimney for proper draft.

    May 20, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B101, 50a. 50a-no work permit filed with dob for the new burnham boiler c.i.s.

    Mar 21, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B154,16,36,50a,50b,50c,50d. 50a-second lowwater cut off not manual reset; 50b-no emergence fuel out off switch outside of boiler room door;50c-pipe safety valve discharge down; 50d-chimney base need to be clea

    Mar 21, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code. noted at 4th fl stairs & tight apt. several water damage cause several area of the sheet rocks to fall. stairs at 4th fl landing area approx 3ft * 4ft are missing & wood

    Oct 1, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. public hall partitions have cracks at every flr at apt entrance door ways and east extension walls at 1st flr. remedy: repair/replace all defects to walls and

    Mar 1, 2010

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. exterior defect is (1) ceiling is falling due to water leaks in front south end of apt 4r (2) also water damage in rear of same apt along west wall. (3) vertical cracks in exterior mid-sect

    Jun 17, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 22, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 22, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 22, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    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
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,192 ft²
Lot area
2,080 ft²
Zoning
C4-4D
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
949 / 3
Assessed value
$1,578,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #309318, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.

Questions about 185 4 Avenue

Who owns 185 4 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bk7 Holdings LLC.

Does 185 4 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.

Is 185 4 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 185 4 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 185 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.