4220 12 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05597-0049Map
Owner of record: Rib Properties LLC
4220 12 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rib Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 34 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 11
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
- 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 30, 2026
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.
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 5, 2025
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.
Nov 27, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 3, 2024
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.
Nov 20, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 20, 2023
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.
Nov 9, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 18, 2022
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.
Feb 18, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
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.
Apr 5, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Oct 28, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2019
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.
Oct 12, 2018
Open — Info 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.
Nov 15, 2017
Open — Info 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.
Nov 1, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Jan 28, 2016
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.
Oct 6, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 5, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty apt.
Jun 10, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty apt.
Jun 10, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 23, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 23, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 23, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,480 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 5597 / 49
- Assessed value
- $105,540
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #316581, last renewed Nov 1, 2000.
Questions about 4220 12 Avenue
Who owns 4220 12 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rib Properties LLC.
Does 4220 12 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 4220 12 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 4220 12 Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 4220 12 Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.