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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 13, 2020

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
51
About 100% of the building's 17 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 · 9

  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at compactor closet at basement

    Sep 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 , 1st story

    Jun 11, 2018

    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

    Jun 11, 2018

    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., 1st story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. , 1st story

    Jun 11, 2018

    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 , , 1st story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 , , 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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.