4212 Foster Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04989-0005Map
Owner of record: Williams, Henderson
4212 Foster Avenue is an one-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Williams, Henderson. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 21, 2025. 28 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 34
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical outlets and ceiling light on upper level located at apt 1floor upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical outlets , light switches and light fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt PH
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt PH
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at the south and north wall in the kitchen located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt PH
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt PH
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt PH
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt PH
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt PH
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt PH
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt PH
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 14th room from north located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt PH
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refigerator door gasket seal in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 24th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, 1st closet from south at west wall ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 24th room from north, the 26th room from north at west, the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
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 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 - 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.
Mar 16, 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.
Apr 21, 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.
Nov 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 20, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 20, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 1, 2025 · Apt PH
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 1, 2025 · Apt PH
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
May 1, 2025 · Apt PH
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2025 · Apt PH
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2025 · Apt PH
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
May 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2023 · Apt PVH
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A5)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,260 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,619 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4989 / 5
- Assessed value
- $38,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #818789, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.
Questions about 4212 Foster Avenue
Who owns 4212 Foster Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Williams, Henderson.
Does 4212 Foster Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 4212 Foster 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 4212 Foster Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 4212 Foster Avenue?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.