173 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00949-0011Map
Owner of record: 660-Degraw St. LLC
173 4 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 660-Degraw St. LLC. HPD has recorded 100 housing violations here, most recently on June 5, 2025. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 100
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 112
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 · 100
- ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lowersash window glass at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective buzzer intercom from the building entrance to return buzzer at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures . in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures . in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story
Nov 1, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at building entrance
Aug 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Feb 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story
Feb 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 12, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Apr 12, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 12, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 12, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at boiler room and on wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Jan 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story
Nov 12, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4, 4th story
Nov 12, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of houshold items on floor at public hall, 4th story
Feb 14, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Feb 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance building
Dec 23, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt top, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2013 · Apt TOP
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt top, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2013 · Apt TOP
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door to building , 1st story
May 29, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 8th tread from bottom at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 19
- 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
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 3, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 3, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 - 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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 2, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Shed & repair
Aug 8, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 10, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 24, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob for nov #35111124l issued on 09/05/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. alt 3 #320894118 not signed off and no certificate o
Mar 13, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35111124l issued on 09/05/14. work w/o a permit.shoring and barcing at left side of bldg. rmdy:comply w/commissioner's order.
Jan 25, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35111124l issued on 9/5/14. work w/o permit. bracing & shoring at left side of bldg. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Dec 17, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correection w/ the dob for nov#35108052y issued on 9/14/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 for failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by const ops.note
Nov 7, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in notice of violation#35111124l issued on 09/05/14.for work w/o a permit.erected temporary shoring & bracing work along left exp near side entrance.rem:comply w/
Nov 7, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the don for notice of voiolation #35090235y issued on 05/09/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.obtain permit.rem:file
Sep 14, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safe guard all persons & property affected by const. operations at time of insp. observed in adequate temporary bracing extendingonto sidewalk causing trip hazard & danger to public w/ no permits. re
Sep 14, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: found temporary shoring & bracing work alongleft exposure near side entrance for defective facade installed w/o a permit. previous ecb 35090527x was issued on 6-2-14. remedy: obtain
Sep 5, 2014 · Penalty $16,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: at side entrance door along left exposr,found brick facade wall 3'w x 6'h bulging/cracked. previous ecb violation 34837836x was issued on 5-6-10 for defective brick work at same
Sep 5, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.note:2"x10"x 11ft temp wood shoring & bracing installed @ expo 1,side of bldg for support to defective,@ 1st fl,from front of bldg to side walk.shoring installed obstructing public side walk w/o
Jun 2, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant [email protected] facade @ 1stflr has separated from bldg wall approx 3"& is bulging and in danger of collapse.remedy:make safe immediately.obtin all necessary p
May 9, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances noted:2st flr business d.b.a."zuzu ramen" with side entrance present where as missing 2 loose brick-work present, exposed wood header 2 jam door,open to element
May 6, 2010
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications defect is a. no lights remedy conform shed to building code specifications.
Dec 22, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: plater walls ceiling seing removed/stud walls removed kitchen fixtures & cabinets removed/bathroom fixtures removed/renovation in progress location 2nd flr/apt known as #2. rem
Aug 7, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Aug 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 20, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 20, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 10, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt TOP
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 25, 2013 · Apt TOP
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 25, 2013 · Apt TOP
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 25, 2013 · Apt TOP
Close - General
Windows
May 24, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
May 24, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 24, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Dec 27, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 27, 2012 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 5,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,375 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4D
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 949 / 11
- Assessed value
- $1,381,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #330710, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.
Questions about 173 4 Avenue
Who owns 173 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 660-Degraw St. LLC.
Does 173 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 100 housing violations at this property.
Is 173 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 173 4 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 173 4 Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.