489 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01028-0006Map
Owner of record: 489-4th Ave. LLC
489 4 Avenue is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 489-4th Ave. LLC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 24
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 · 29
- 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 28, 2023
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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing 3 railing balusters in the terrace located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at attic in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood fence at rear extension roof
Nov 10, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at attic located at apt 2
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 3rd story
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked
Apr 21, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 3 sty apt
Apr 21, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty apt 1 er1. located at apt 1
Apr 9, 1992 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Apr 9, 1992 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of termites thru out 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Apr 9, 1992 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings vestibule and 1 sty public hall.
Apr 9, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower sashes east and west windows rear south room 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Apr 9, 1992 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Apr 9, 1992 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Apr 9, 1992 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile wall bathroom at west 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Apr 9, 1992 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom and kitchen closet 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Apr 9, 1992 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings bathroom and kitchen 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Apr 9, 1992 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading waterstained at ceiling cellar rear er1.
Mar 16, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 1 sty apt 1 er1. located at apt 1
Mar 16, 1992 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front room 4 sty apt 3 , section '' ''
Oct 9, 1991 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front room 3 sty apt 3 , section '' ''
Oct 9, 1991 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure #2 1st floor masonry wall bulging outward sections of masonry brickwork loose, missing mortar at joints. note: earth/soil have been placed at area where bulging located.
Dec 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work withut a permit. work noted: approx 6'x20' one story extention at front. (2) relocation of front entrance door. (3) new masonary block wall 1st story north. a brick veneem on intire front (5) new metal steps and platform at 2nd floor. remedy: obtain a permit. if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition
Sep 10, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 5, 1998
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit work noted new brick and mement block facade installed at the north lot line upper fl remedy: obtain permit and approvals of feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition
Dec 29, 1997
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit new brick and cement block facade installed in t he north lot and upper fl remedy; obtain permits and approvals if feasible or restore premises t o prior legal condition
Dec 29, 1997
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation vio22-04510 / 122222cer03d / 122222c22-04510, dated 12/22/2022. respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally de
Oct 11, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) and appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at exposure #2 1st floor masonry wall bulging outward sections of masonry brickwork loose, missing mortar at joints. note:
Dec 22, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defects noted in front of first floor apt the ceiling is sagging with a horizontal crack approx 3 feet length by 1/8 inch thick. at the rear in the bedroom, there are two
Feb 24, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted approx 6'x 20' one story extention atfront (2) relocation of front entrance door. (3) new masonary block walls 1st story north,(4) brick venner on entire front (5) new metal ste
Sep 10, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. 1) extension approx. 5'x 8' with deck erected at front (brick). 2) new brick on facade. remedy: obtain permit.
Jun 1, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: extension approx 5'x8' with deck erected at front of premises. remedy: obtain permits and approvals if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Jan 5, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: new brick and cement block facade. installed at the north lot line upper floor. remedy: obtain permits and approvals of feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Dec 29, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit;new spring installed on side of bldg facing community garden extension approximately 5-0x8-0 with deck erected at front of bldg.remedy:obtain permits if feasible or restore premises to prior
Aug 14, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit-enitre bldg under rehab.(interprise and extensi-on)new brick and cement bock facade and brick fence.window installed at the north lot line upper floor.new electrical wiring,metal stud fra
Aug 4, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
May 6, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 6, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 6, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Floor
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Construction
Pavement
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Locks
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,753 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,631 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4D
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 1028 / 6
- Assessed value
- $119,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #810949, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.
Questions about 489 4 Avenue
Who owns 489 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 489-4th Ave. LLC.
Does 489 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 489 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 489 4 Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 489 4 Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.