4219 18 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05416-0007Map
Owner of record: Chai 18th Avenue LLC
4219 18 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 36 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chai 18th Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 863 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 36 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 863
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 1,839
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 863
- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt b5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt B5
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt B5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at celing in the foyer located at apt b5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt B5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated alarm at bulkhead door at public hall
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cable wire obstruction goose neck ladder at roof
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at door in the entrance located at apt b5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt B5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 22, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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 signage missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 22, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bath tub waste pipe. in the bathroom located at apt 9d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2026 · Apt 9D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 9c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 9C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 8B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Mar 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Feb 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Feb 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall, 1st story
Dec 13, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door
Aug 27, 2025
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.
Jun 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 9b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''4219'', 1st from west at north
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 9B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 7d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''4219'', 1st from west at north
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 7D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at 1st and 2nd window from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 7d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''4219'', 1st from west at north
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 7D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 8c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''4219'', 1st from west at north
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 8C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''4219'', 1st from west at north
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 7d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''4219'', 1st from west at north
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 7D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at north
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''4219'', 1st from east at south
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 7d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''4219'', 1st from west at north
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 7D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 7d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''4219'', 1st from west at north
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 7D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet toilet handle cannot flush in the bathroom located at apt b5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2024 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the private hallway located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall, ceiling, ceiling in the foyer located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
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 located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Closed — Violation closed - 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 c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) 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 foyer located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 3 in the entire apartment located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin at eas wall in the bathroom located at apt c8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt C8
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 18, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 5, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 5, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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 - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Atoi, observed a 4-story mixed-use building. window air-conditioning units were installed at apartment 4c (3rd floor) and apartment 4d (4th floor) in windows on exposure 1 above the pedestrian right-of-way on s
Jul 21, 2026 · Penalty $5,030
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed site under swo complaint# 3798789 for use of suspended scaffold, upon walking the entire perimeter did not observe any suspended scaffold in place, upon review of the pervious photos, observed scaffold
May 14, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
A-8, observed sections of rowlock bricks above 4th floor window lintel missing at exp#1 ý18 avenue¨along with step crack in between brick joints at exp#1 and exp#4ýseton place¨., maintain exterior building wall
Feb 10, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Sidewlak shed where required note at the time of my inspection of a 4 stoyr building facade work in progress building approxmately 44 feet in height and 8 feet set back from pedestrian sidewalk (walkway)
May 27, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify the department prior to installation or removal of suspended scaffold note at the time of my inspection of a 4 story building facade work in progress i observed at exp #4 suspended scaffold
May 27, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Erect wrap around illuminated signs w/wording"fsc-chacks cashed" 8ft wide along seton place x 14ft wide along 18 ave x 7ft high x 3ft long,approx work done s/o a permit. remedy: comply w/notice of violation.
May 4, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Plumbing work w/o a permit observed in the basement thru-out new 4" sewer & waste lines install in ground & in ceiling. non compliant fitting also installed. remedy: obtain a permit or restore to legal conditio
Jun 25, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit work noted in cellar locaation where the gas meter bank is located a gas meter at the bottom at right side of gas meter a lee was installed w/ gas valve and union this gasline was ran to an exis
Jun 13, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to bldg w/o insp and cert by dob gas piping connected to meter bar that is locked has been disconnected to an active gas meter rem: file for required permits and have necessary test and insp
Jun 13, 2012
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt B2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt B2
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt B2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
May 10, 2026 · Apt 9D
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
May 10, 2026 · Apt 9D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 10, 2026 · Apt 9D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt B5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt C10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt C10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt C10
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 9B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt D5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt B5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt C8
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 36
- Building area
- 42,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,718 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5416 / 7
- Assessed value
- $1,394,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301033, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 4219 18 Avenue
Who owns 4219 18 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chai 18th Avenue LLC.
Does 4219 18 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 863 housing violations at this property.
Is 4219 18 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 36 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 4219 18 Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 4219 18 Avenue?
It has 36 residential units and 42 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.