259 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00961-0002Map
Owner of record: Jaman Realty LLC
259 4 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jaman Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2025. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 70
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 · 76
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective boiler room door (hinges) at cellar
May 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective vestibule door (hinges) at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2025
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 18, 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Jun 1, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd story balcony, north stack at building front
Jun 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of cable wires at 2nd story balcony, south stack at building rear
Jun 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ff, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 10, 2021 · Apt 2FF
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to basement at building front yard
May 10, 2021
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 at public hall, 1st story
May 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
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
May 10, 2021
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
May 10, 2021
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.
May 10, 2021
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
May 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
May 10, 2021
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 at public hall, 1st story
May 10, 2021
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 at public hall, 1st story
May 10, 2021
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
May 10, 2021
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.
May 10, 2021
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
May 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
May 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at cellar conjunction to apartment 1rr, at 1st floor , east 1.
May 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 breach in floor with stairs installed creating duplex apartment at 1rr ,1st floor, east1
May 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 breach in floor with stairs installed creating duplex apartment at 1rl ,1st floor ,west 1
May 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at fire exit conjunction to apartment 1rl at cellar
May 6, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at public hall conjunction to apartment 1rl at cellar.
May 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1rr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2021 · Apt 1RR
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1rr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2021 · Apt 1RR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1rr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2021 · Apt 1RR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at cellar conjuction to apartment 1rl at 1st floor, west 1.
May 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1rl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2021 · Apt 1RL
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1rl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2021 · Apt 1RL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1rl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2021 · Apt 1RL
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 16, 2021
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.
Nov 4, 2019
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 24, 2018
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 - 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 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1rl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2016 · Apt 1RL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit all bottom and top sash windows in the entire apartment located at apt 1rl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2016 · Apt 1RL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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.
Mar 2, 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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present
Jul 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3fr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 3FR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to building
Feb 22, 2002
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear and front yard
Feb 22, 2002
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Install central heating system or, if lawfully feasible, individual space heaters, and file an application for approval before doing work .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Feb 22, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall & door frame 3 sty north apt 3r northeast room santiago 499 2268 er1. , section '' ''
Oct 25, 1990 · Apt 3R
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 4, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 4, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 4, 2021
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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 17, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 11, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 17, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35507360y issued on 5/9/21 and to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unobstruct
Dec 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35507359r issued on 5/9/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit,at ap
Dec 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35507358p issued on 5/9/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to that
Dec 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35507359r issued 5/9/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/opermit comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Oct 28, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35507360y issued 5/9/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway comply w/commissioner's order
Oct 28, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35507358p issued 5/9/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldgs dept records comply w/commissioner
Oct 28, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35507360y issued on 05/09/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.
Aug 20, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35507358p issued on 05/09/21 and to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to that al
Aug 20, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35507360y issued on 5/9/21 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unobstructed
Jun 18, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35507358p issued on 5/9/21 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to the certif
Jun 18, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records.at the time of inspection,it was observed that 1st floor apartments(1rl&1rr)was converted into a duplex with eac
May 9, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.at the time of inspection it was observed that new floor opening was created in apt 1rr and 1rl for new stairs to access cellar.bedroom that was created.observed new partition wall,light f
May 9, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.at the time of inspection it was observed that passageway in cellar was obstructed by box and other items.remedy:remove obstruction
May 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of buildings records.floors breeched in apt 1r and 1rr with installation of stairs leading down to cellar creating illegal duplex apt at cellar.patritians e
May 6, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification.note:@time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed up-right post/vertical members are out of plumb/not straight as per code 3307.6.4.4.rem: comply to code s
Dec 22, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide information panel.note @ time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place w.no information panel on parapet.rem:comply w.code.
Dec 22, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. note:at time of inspection i observed the sidewalk shed on exp#1 does not extend past property lines as per code 3307.6.3. rmdy: comply to code specifi
Dec 22, 2016 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
3314. partial stop work on supported scaffold.work only to make safe.note @time of inspection i observe supported scaffold in place not built according to code specs.1) planks not tied down in various locations
Dec 22, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for nov#34895419k issued on 03/21/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01 rem: file a cert of correction
Jul 14, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.@ time of insp exterior bldg wall(s) or app.@ time of insp observed two(2)3 stories masonry bldgs(front & rear) w/substanial defects to exterior front
Mar 21, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not comform to approved plans, non-conforming work noted. on application numbers.3012815447 and 301281556 the entire two apartments on 3rd story in front building. and in rear building both apartments
Apr 19, 2002 · Penalty $130
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 2FR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 17, 2022 · Apt 2FR
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 24, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 24, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 9, 2021 · Apt 2FF
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RL
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RL
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RL
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RL
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RR
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RR
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RR
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RR
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RL
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RL
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RL
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1RR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 3FR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 1RR
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 1RR
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 1RL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 1RL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 1RL
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 1RL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 1RL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 1RL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 1RL
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 1RL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 1RL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 3FF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 4, 2011 · Apt 1RL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 4, 2011 · Apt 1RL
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 4, 2011 · Apt 1RL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 4,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,621 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4D
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 961 / 2
- Assessed value
- $578,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #346369, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 259 4 Avenue
Who owns 259 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jaman Realty LLC.
Does 259 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 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 259 4 Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 4 Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.