438 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01003-0038Map
Owner of record: 202 8th Street Owner, L.l.c.
438 4 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 2011 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 17 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is 202 8th Street Owner, L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on September 13, 2020. City tax records listed 51 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 33
- HPD complaints
- 14
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at compactor closet at basement
Sep 13, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at compactor closets on 12th, 11th, 10th, 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th, 2nd and 1st stories public hall
Sep 13, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 not less than 100 watts incandescent or equivalent minimum required
Mar 28, 2019
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 , 1st story
Jun 11, 2018
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
Jun 11, 2018
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., 1st story
Jun 11, 2018
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. , 1st story
Jun 11, 2018
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 , , 1st story
Jun 11, 2018
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 , , 1st story
Jun 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 27, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 9, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 6, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 29, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 33
- Class - 2
Shorten hoist ropes. expired brake maintenance tag.car shut down during inspection.
Dec 29, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
2x10,52b14,68b7,70o02. 2x10-alarm bell inoperative repair; 52b14-hoist ropes do not provdie enough runby need to do a shorting; 68b7-maintenance log book insufficient provide tags for maintain; 70o2-dirty pit
Mar 28, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
25m07,16m07 class1, 42x10 class 1; 25m07-provide signage on the governor emergency door; 16m07-provide fire pine lock on the governor every door; 42x10-door position monitoring is not operative. this is a safet
Oct 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
2l10,10h11,5e1,12m7. 2l10-alarm system defective repair; 10h11-car door gibs worn replace; 5e1-car door rubbing adjust; 12m7-car light guard missing provide.
Aug 16, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
34l10,05x10,12q03,12x10,01l10,02x10,99bb05,57m07,70o02,18j01,17h11,34t07,13x10,59m07-*cease use items. 34l)brake contacts open when disconnect switch is pulled and inspection box is operated. 05x)zone lock rest
May 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17 the only elevator in building out of service.upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 14cny 11-02 restore to service immediately and notify nycdob th
May 8, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10 alarm bell inoperative.
Sep 22, 2017 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
01b10,02b10. 01b repair stop switch to have audible signal when engaged.02b repair alarm bell button to have audible signal when pressed.
Dec 10, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10,12q03,26d06,45t07,45x10. 45t07-governer access door missing signage; 45x10-governor access door safety switch inoperative.
Sep 29, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3308.1.1 vertical safety netting not provided. noted: at 1st story concrete building under construction at exposure 3 at rear of floor,vertical safety netting missing at various floors & locations.
Jul 2, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Fail to post d.o.t permit for street/sidewalk closing. as noted @ time of inspection @ a active construction site concrete placement @ cellar level (rat slab) observed a concrete truck unloading & parked on 4th
Jun 9, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
3303.4.1 fail to maintain sidewalk free from equipment.as noted: @ time of inspection @ a active construction site concrete placement @ cellar level (rat slab) observed a concrete truck unloading & parked on si
Jun 9, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Abandoned and discontinued operations. noted: permits have expired formore than 3 months. site excavations have ceased. job #310052082 exp 5.1.09 approx: 20' deep from bottom of excavation to grade level.
Nov 9, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3303.13. abandoned and discontinued operations. failure to provide a solid 8' construction fence where construction, excavation, or demolition operations have been abandoned, discontinued or interrupted.
Nov 9, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit (expired). noted: job site fence erected w/o updatedpermit. job #310052082 exp 5.1.09. remedy: renew permit.
Nov 9, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 3303.13.2 abandoned and discontinued operations noted permits havebeen expired for more than 3 months site excavations have ceased job#310052082 5/1/09 rem: back fill excavation
Sep 9, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec bc3303.13 misc violations failure to provide a solid 8ft construction fenc where construction excavation or demolition operations have been abandoned discontinued or interrupted noted jobsite fence deterior
Sep 9, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. bc 3303.13 misc violations. failure to provide a solid 8 foot construction fence where construction,excavation,or demolition operationshave been abandoned,discontinued or interrupted. noted: at exposure/jo
Jan 13, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property by construction operations. the guardrails at exp 1 are inadequate. the ladder on site does not reach 3 ft above the grade. 310052082nb. remedy: safeguard and
Dec 8, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. observed recent smoking refuse w/in construction site in violation of nyc fire code 1404.1. at time of inspection there were use
Dec 8, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Misc violations. designated construction superintendant (semi controlled inspector) has not adequately discharged his responsibilities in that construction work has not been found to be in compliance w/ approve
Dec 8, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide/post signs at jobsite pursuant to subsection. noted: nb permit # 310052182 excavation and foundations in progress. no owner/contractor information on job fence. job # 310052182 remedy: provid
Jul 30, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Misc bc 3304.4(misc) misc violations failure to provide 3 ft 6 inch guardrail or solid enclosure around open and accessible sides of excavcavation noted: nb permit #310052152 excavations and foundations in prog
Jul 30, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec 28-105.11 misc. violations failure to post work permit on const. site in a conspicuous location noted: nb permit #310052182 and fence permit not posted. excavation and foundation in prgress. job #310052182
Jul 30, 2008 · Penalty $300
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation. noted: nb permit #31005182 foundation is poured at bottom of approx. 16 foot deep excavation x approx 40 ft wide x approx 50 ft long. no sheeting, shoring,
Jul 30, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Weather proof integrity of adjoining building. adjoining property 436 4th ave & 198 8th st walls not parged or weather proofed. remedy: stopall demolition operations parged weather proof adjoining properties ca
Jul 21, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Sec-27-1026 cd failure to parge & weather proof walls adjoining properties: demo occured on site 7 adjoining property 436 4th ave wall was not parged-wall has voios btwn bricks. bricks are completely missing on
Jun 17, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide weather proofing adjoing building note: adjacent buildings have no weather as per code contractor has not provide permanent protection at (198 8th st) and (436 4th ave)
Jun 13, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property effected by demo operations upon insp at 202 8th st demo crew on site demoing 1 stories building roof, adjacent properties in the rear of demo site is collapsed to all
Mar 26, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No permit posted. upon inspection of above address bldg down to grade,adj property wall not weather proofed. no permits posted. remedy: post permits.
Jan 29, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit for temporary construction. note: construction fence erected no permits on file. remedy: obtain permit.
Jan 9, 2008 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work as noted:at location 438 4 ave approx 1'depth 40'x40' area of concrete has been chooped and removed note:work performed by way of bobcat#753 w/ hydralic attachment. remedy:obtain
Dec 30, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: lot being excavated to remove underground oil tanks. remedy: stop all work!! obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Mar 28, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 7, 2018 · Apt 12A
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
May 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Elevator
Maintenance
May 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
May 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2016 · Apt 12A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 2011
- Floors
- 12
- Residential units
- 17
- Building area
- 56,868 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,480 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4D
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 1003 / 38
- Assessed value
- $6,849,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #384394, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.
Questions about 438 4 Avenue
Who owns 438 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 202 8th Street Owner, L.l.c..
Does 438 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 438 4 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 51 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 438 4 Avenue built?
City records list 2011 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 438 4 Avenue?
It has 17 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.