535 4 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01041-0001Map

535 4 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 2015 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 148 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is Xyz Properties INC. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025.

HPD violations: 6
DOB violations: 18
ECB violations: 69
HPD complaints: 9

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 19, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 6

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 19, 2025
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.
Jun 13, 2025
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 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5o, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 5O
Closed — Violation closed
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 15, 2022
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.
Mar 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 18

Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 3, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 3, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 29, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Additional information required. job340383686 filed to perform partial demolition of 535 4th ave. building located in sensitive location a daily report for review for the duration of the work performed under the permit must be submitted.to e. hoyt in ceu
Oct 31, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Additional information required. job340383686 filed to perform partial demolition of 535 4th ave. building located in sensitive location a daily report for review for the duration of the work performed under the permit must be submitted.to e. hoyt in ceu
Oct 31, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed

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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
12-story concrete nb. design does not comply with code. building had 1st floor shear failure at column transfer. engineer to provide remedi al calculations and drawings for review by 4/29/16
Feb 29, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 69

Class - 2
Class 2 items: fire-hat signal light lited lamp missing from the car operating panel asme a17.1 2.27.3.1.6(h). car alarm bell works intermittently asme a17.1 2.27. maintenance log book not updated asme a17.1 8.
Sep 4, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Class 2 rts: failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner as per bc 3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection, the device found out of service, creating a non-compliant condition as per 1 rcny 11-02, which re
Jul 13, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Class 2: emergency phone inoperative, provide 2 way communication, properly secure top of car junction box cover. bend down fire tabs on hoistway doors retainers (gibs). clean entire pit area. top of car roller
Oct 24, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Class 2: emergency phone inoperative, provide 2 way communication. door operator cover is not on, install. bend down fire tabs on hoistway door retainers (gibs). clean entire pit area
Oct 24, 2025 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Observed on the roof gas line has visible rusted and is not being protected. first floor pvc piping on waste line. in basement sprinkler heads obstructed, toilets seats in the bathrooms are not open end. no tra
Oct 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. observed non self closing door at roof level and 1st floor door leading to yard area., repair/replace door
Dec 12, 2024
Resolve
Class - 1
Unsafe storage of combustible material and equipment. observed unsafe storage underneath stairs at basement level. potential fire hazard., maintain storage in compliance with fire code
Dec 12, 2024
Resolve
Class - 1
I observed in the basement/ garage area the unpermitted use of an extension cord permanently attached to the building surface and wrapped around the sprinkler system with it being subject to physical damage due
Dec 12, 2024 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1 (2014 code); 27-371; bc 1008.1.9 (2014 code); bc 1010.1.8 (2022 code); bc 1010.1.9 (2022 code). observ
Dec 12, 2024
Resolve
Class - 2
Observed painted sprinkler head on the 11 floor. as per 102.3 of the plumbing code installations, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition in accordance with th
Dec 12, 2024
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Class - 2
I observed in the elevator motor room the emt conduits passing through the concrete floor without protection from deteriorating agents (the concrete).; ec 110.11, comply with ec code; use only as permitted.
Dec 12, 2024 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 2
I observed in the electrical closets throughout the building the failure to properly secure the bx cabling passing through the floor. i noted the cables hanging without being securely fastened. photos taken., s
Dec 12, 2024 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 (2014 code); 27-345; bc 711.2.4 (2022 code. observed unpermitted foam hole penetrations at trash chute rooms throughout build
Dec 12, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to submit the required parking structure initial observation report for an existing parking structure or a periodic inspection of a parking structure(pips) report documenting the conditions of psid#b000
Oct 1, 2024
Resolve
Class - 2
Observed water leak at washing machine in laundry room. as per 102.3 of the plumbing code 102.3 maintenance. installations, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condi
Oct 30, 2023
Resolve
Class - 1
I observed in dob records the submission of a certificate of correction on 08/16/2023 for ecb summons #39082858x stating the violating conditions were corrected. i observed the conditions in effect today. photo
Oct 30, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
I observed in the elevator motor room the conditions sited in ecb summons #39082858x issued on 03/31/2023 not remedied the conduits supplying power to the elevator disconnects remain in contact with the concret
Oct 30, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
I observed in the elevator motor room the unpermitted use of emt in the concrete floor., comply with ec code
Oct 30, 2023 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
Hole penetrations in the electrical rooms, floors 12 & 8, and watermain pump room cellar level., repair and/or replace
Oct 30, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
No emergency exit lighting in staircase b, floors 11 & 12., repair and/or replace lighting
Oct 30, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
Observed throughout staircase landings temporary standpipe hose caps installed ( plastic). this is a hazardous condition because if there is a fire the plastic caps can melt on the threads of the valve., repair
Oct 30, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
I observed in the elevator motor room the use of emt conduit under the concrete floor. as per 358.12 (2) & (3),emt is not permitted to be used in this manner without being protected., comply with ec code; use o
Mar 31, 2023 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
In car communication inoperative, repair. pit dirty, clean.
Feb 7, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.i observed on floors 1 through 5 excessive dust from concrete chopping in various apartments.the plastic sheeting in place was in
Mar 11, 2022 · Penalty $312
Resolve
Class - 1
Containers note: @the time of inspection it was observed multiple containers full debris overflowing & toppling over on the sidewalk. there is not a gate/fence or bariacade set in place for pedestrian protectio
May 14, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Fences @time of inspection i observed missing const fence @window frame openings along perimeter @exp 1 (4th ave). missing construction fence allowing acces to construction site @grade lvl creates hazardous
May 14, 2020 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 1
Respondibilty for safety failure to instistute adequate safety measures at time of inspection observed at 1st floor worker on ladder using powder acutated hafi maller(maosnry) without ladder using powder acutat
Dec 28, 2019
Resolve
Class - 1
3303.7.5=failure to have standpipe in eadiness noted premises is a 12 story nb having stand piepe at southend (15th) with no pressue due to brokencompressor causing a hazardous condition for worker cuasing a ha
Nov 22, 2019
Resolve
Class - 1
Site safety coordinator failed to immediately notify the department of corolitiosn as required at the time of my inspection it was observed that on actiev construction siet there was two elevators inside with e
Nov 2, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Bc3303.12(elevators) and hoists during construction or demolition at the time of inspection it was observed an actiev construction site with elevators inside buidling with expired temporayr elevator certificate
Nov 2, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Bc3303.4.7=storage near sidewalks walkways and pathwaya ta the tim of my inspection it was observed that on active construction site there was maerial being stored at exp 1,2,3 higher than 3 feet observed con
Nov 2, 2019
Resolve
Class - 1
28-103-21-1=failure to notofy the department of na incident tha resulte din a fatality or injury noted # one worker cut his arm carrying 2x4 studs the owrker when to the hospital on his own as per department
Sep 10, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
3314.8.2 failure to maintain debris hetching at supported scaffold.exp#3 @time of inspection active job site n.b 12 sty observed @exp#3.netting debris inadeqaute in 2 locations.neeting was falling apart creatin
May 4, 2019
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping persection requirments.in response to a incident :on a nb >complaint 3698829 nb at 12 stories in which the ocnstruction superintendnet (richard i piletto)was walkung
Apr 24, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.note:responding to an incident report.at time of my inspection site safety coordinator-julani benjamin inform me that worker jame
Feb 27, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
3308.5:failure to maintain vertical netting system as required.12 story new building under construction active jobsite bulkhead level at the time of my inspection i observed that the netting system was not bein
Dec 5, 2018
Resolve
Class - 1
3314.3.3:failure to provide drawings for scaffold 12 story new building under construction bulkhead level active job site at the time of my inspection i observed a supported scaffold over 40 feet on the exterio
Dec 5, 2018 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirement.12 story new building under construction bulkhead level active jobsite at the time of my inspection i observed inadequate housekeeping throughou
Dec 5, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Unlawful posting. at time of inspection of a 12 story new building currently topped up. i observed an advertisement signage posted on the sidewalk shed at exposure#1 contrary to the provision of law stated abov
Oct 4, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
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Class - 1
06-a-09;12-l-10;56-y-13: (06-a-09) card door contact altered remove jump in lock.(12-l-10) car lighting defective repair.(56-y-13) hoist machine oil leak seal.
May 8, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. failure to correct violations of ecb #35159090p of 4/16/16 unapproved temp wiring romex used outdoors in wet or damp locations has not been compl
Jun 29, 2016
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Class - 1
Unapproved, unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipement appartures,materi als, devices, appliances wiring in use. observed at 3:45 p.m. temp wiring on job site unapproved wiring methed romex (for in door use only)
Apr 6, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
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Class - 2
Sidewalk shed lighting for pedestrian protection.at time of inspectionobserved lighting under sidewalk shed that extends more than 8" below the deck. lighting extends 12" below deck. remedy:conform shed to code
Apr 6, 2016 · Penalty $400
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Class - 1
Bc3303.12.2. hoist: not in readiness. at time of inspection observed personnel hoist not operable. yesterday hoist kept tripping breaker, today hoist tripped breaker & spar. hoist not fully operable & therefore
Apr 5, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
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Class - 2
3307.4 flag person. at time of inspection observed container truck at site & blocking one lane of traffic with inadequate number of flag people to redirect on-coming traffic & protect public from danger. remedy
Apr 4, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: at time of inspection observed the form work above the 9th has dislocked & is in danger of collapse to the street below
Apr 3, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operation. note: at the time of inspection i observed that there were no overhead protection provide for adjacent property egress & pathway @
Feb 29, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc3303.7.2 fire extinguishers. note: at the time of my inspection of a 12 story building at 11th floor level,i observed that there were no fire extinguisher provided from 5th floor to 11th floor deck in a floo
Feb 29, 2016 · Penalty $400
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Class - 1
Sec. 3307.6.4.8 lighting. note: at the time of my inspection construction work in progress of a 12 sty bldg at 11th fl level. i observed that lights provided for underside of shed(sidewalk)for temporary walkway
Feb 29, 2016 · Penalty $400
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Class - 1
Sec. 3307.4.3 vehicular traffic. note: at the time of my inspection ofa 12 sty bldg at 11th fl level. i observed that there were inadequate barriers provided at exp#1 & 2 for vehicular traffic,i also observed
Feb 29, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
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Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 21, 2025 · Apt 12C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 27, 2025 · Apt 12C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 28, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 50
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 6E
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 60
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 3M
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 (D7)
Year built: 2015
Floors: 12
Residential units: 148
Building area: 116,530 ft²
Lot area: 18,191 ft²
Zoning: C4-4D
Community board: 306
Council district: 38
Block / lot: 1041 / 1
Assessed value: $20,393,100
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #389618, last renewed Dec 9, 2025.

Questions about 535 4 Avenue

Who owns 535 4 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Xyz Properties INC.

Does 535 4 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.

Is 535 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 535 4 Avenue built?

City records list 2015 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 535 4 Avenue?

It has 148 residential units and 154 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.