481 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01022-0003Map
Owner of record: Eman Realty LLC
481 4 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 9 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Eman Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 123 housing violations here, most recently on September 11, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 123
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 65
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 · 123
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings sign missing
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing rubber stopper at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2026
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.
Jun 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor (sloping) in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal saddle at door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor (sloping) in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water we exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
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 4, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick down door stop permanently installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick down door stop permanently installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt 4R
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
Jun 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing metal door stopper at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose metal saddle at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate illegal gate in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - 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 - 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 - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncap raditor at public hall, 1st story
Aug 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 2, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work immediately,make site safe,provide approved plans,call 8 02-3685 before work continues
Apr 25, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit illegaly converted apt 1l on 1st fl into a duplex byerecting vertical circulation(stairs)to link to basement,creating two bedrooms & a three piece bath @ bsmt.no recently issued permit on dob
Apr 2, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: gut renovation of apt 4l removal of partitions, plumbing fixtures. demo is approx 75% complete. remedy: contact dob office prior to returning to work at 718 802-3685. remedy: stop
Sep 17, 2012 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failure to do adequate housekeeping during. demolition operations: note: permit #302253139 issued on 3/5/08 for penthouse on roof of 4 storybuilding. demolition commence at 4 flr public hallway ceiling. access
Apr 25, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Hazardous
No guard rails. note: opening created at 4th floor penthouse on roof w/o guard rails provided around stair opening. remedy: provide guard rails.
Apr 25, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:partitions erected to create separate removed.kitchen area created with sink and gas stove 3 pc bathroom all in cellar of premises.rem:remove illegal paritions,obtain a licensed
Mar 3, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 4, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 20, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 29, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2016 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 28, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 28, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 4, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 4, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Oct 4, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Locks
Mar 8, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Mar 8, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke-fumes
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 13, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 13, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 6,939 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,214 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4D
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 1022 / 3
- Assessed value
- $1,192,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #346471, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.
Questions about 481 4 Avenue
Who owns 481 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eman Realty LLC.
Does 481 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 123 housing violations at this property.
Is 481 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 481 4 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 481 4 Avenue?
It has 9 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.