479 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01022-0005Map
Owner of record: 4th Avenue Twins LLC
479 4 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 4th Avenue Twins LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on September 21, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 48
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 36
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at recess area around east window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at recess area around east window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface, caulking and grouted joints of visible mold at north and west walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over recess area around south window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 3 sq. ft. at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty north apt 2l toro. located at apt 2l
Apr 18, 1991 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty south apt 3r byron. , section '' ''
Apr 18, 1991 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty north apt 3l. located at apt 3l
Apr 18, 1991 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 21
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 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-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
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
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000039165y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation. noted at rear ofbldg in cellar, excavation is more than 8' deep for stairwell for new door. no protection, shoring or bracing has been installed. stop all
May 1, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans @ job site at time of inspection. remedy: stop all work. provide plans.
Jul 27, 2011
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 14, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 24, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,874 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,160 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4D
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 1022 / 5
- Assessed value
- $1,165,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312509, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.
Questions about 479 4 Avenue
Who owns 479 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 4th Avenue Twins LLC.
Does 479 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 479 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 479 4 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 479 4 Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.