4701 12 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05628-0008Map
Owner of record: G & J Realty LLC
4701 12 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is G & J Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 30 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 74
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 112
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 · 74
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood stairs at west door to yard at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing window frame at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood door at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of strollers,bikes and water bottles at public hall, 1st story
May 2, 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.
Apr 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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defective ground fault circuit interrupter (g.f.c.i.) electrical outlet at east wall within 6 ft. of washbasin creating a hazard in the bathroom located at apt e5, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt E5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of non- ground fault circuit interrupter (g.f.c.i.) electrical outlet at east wall within 6 ft. of sink creating a hazard in the kitchen located at apt e5, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt E5
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt e5, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt E5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of non- ground fault circuit interrupter (g.f.c.i.) electrical outlet at north wall within 6 ft. of washbasin creating a hazard in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of non- ground fault circuit interrupter (g.f.c.i.) electrical outlet at south wall within 6 ft. of washbasin creating a hazard in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt B2
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.
Feb 18, 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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window, 4th, 3rd and 2nd story balconies, east facade at fire escape
Sep 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories balconies at all fire escapes
Jul 8, 2019
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items 3rd story balcony at east extrior wall
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all story balconies at building front
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all story balconies stack at east extrior wall
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and the east wall in the kitchen located at apt e5, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2019 · Apt E5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt e5, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2019 · Apt E5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant walls and ceiling in the bulkhead area public hall
Apr 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Apr 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 25, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt e5, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2019 · Apt E5
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items, at front of building. at fire escape, 2nd story
May 15, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of open junction boxes exposed wires at boiler room at cellar
May 7, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north east yard
May 7, 2014
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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt b5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2014 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the 2nd room from north at east, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt b5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2014 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north located at apt b5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2014 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt b5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2014 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt b5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2014 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt b5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2014 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt e2, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 1, 2011 · Apt E2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor and walls in the bathroom located at apt e2, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 1, 2011 · Apt E2
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt e2, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 1, 2011 · Apt E2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of strolers and bikes troughout all stories at public hall
Jul 1, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bldg door lock at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a/c units installed with no brakets in windows at 3rd & 6 stories at front airway
Mar 29, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scolding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt C1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar at front
Jul 15, 1998
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 28
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 22, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 5, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 27, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 19, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Work w/o permit. rectangular deck (approc 12' x 4') beiing erected on the 47th st entry. frame is constructed of 5 x 2 steel 'c' channel & is bolted into the masonry
May 30, 2009
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1688
Aug 29, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) provide access to motor room
Aug 5, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Provide fire rated motor room door., preform brake maintenance and provide brake tag with date entered in full mm/dd/year., provide top of car light guard., provide in-case of fire signs on 6th,5th,3rd floors.,
Dec 12, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use item: defecive zone lock restrictor. class 2 items: unlocked overhead door. non fire rated overhead door. provide accurate info on how to obtain keys to basement and machine room.
Apr 22, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
28-104.7.1 construction doc shall be complete and of efficient dentiy to indicate the requiemrents for such application. premises under alt job #320354834. @time of inspection found plan shows @cellar lvl
May 8, 2020 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use item: inoperative/bypassed zone lock restrictor class 2 items: provide in case of fire sign on first floor. replace worn door checks where needed. adjust door checks where needed. remove vision panels
Jul 10, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.6.3 life lines & suspension ropes,stop all work. noted: at time of inspection suspended scaffold installed on exposure #2 (47th st) tie backs/life lines were unprotected & tie back installed on an
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
No certificate of fitness. noted: workers doing facade repairs on exposure #2 (47th st) using suspended scaffold w/o cert of fitness,licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold workers met minimum requirements.
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
10j01.53h14.10j express gap at bottom space between 2 fls
Jun 16, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per vecb #34707271m for work w/o permit: (disposition=14 violation) installed roughing & piping for 3pc bath bath & kitchen sink.
Jun 3, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
Violating conditions 50a-no sign posted in lobby for location of keys to boiler room.
Mar 30, 2009 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner provide required corridor width per bc10163.2;27-369 at time of inspection observed at rear of premises required exit passageway for fire escapes partially
Mar 30, 2009
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o dob c of o 52671 issued 9/21/1928 indicates cellar level to be uses as ordinary use at time of inspection 1 clas a apt was created at cellar level apt consist of
Nov 18, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w.o permit. illegal work noted: at cellar level erected full height partitions creating (1) bedroom, (1) 3pc bathroom (sink,toilet,tub)& kitchen sink by installing water & waste lines. remedy: obtain permi
Nov 18, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Cease use.50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i.b4b,3b,25a,34b,38,45b,28a,3a,3c,32a,35,40,48a,28a,b.50a-drum jacket rotted.50b-section of drum jacket missing.50c-hartford loop rotted.50d-rear inspection inspection door scorched.
Sep 5, 2007 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10m07/62o02/37p17. 10m 2nd gb missing.
Jan 13, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
4h10,31q3,50y14,57o2,73o2,62k11,40l11,74m7,11q3,8v1,46#11. -74m7 capacity plate, -46#11 hoist lables are crossed on car side
Sep 24, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,14l,15l,21x,25q,33z,35p,73m,74m. 35 unable to gain access to complete inspection. 73 5yr. test and 5yr. test tag. file elv.3 form 74 capacity plate .
Dec 3, 1992 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
21x,33p,35p,55x,74m,(15)h.d. pin (33)unable to gain access to completeinspection (74)capacity plate
Mar 28, 1992 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,35p,(35) unable to gain access to motor room to complete inspection.
Aug 3, 1991 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 25, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt A1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt A2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt C1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt C1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt B5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt B5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt B5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt B5
Close
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- Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt B5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt B5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt B5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt B5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt B5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2014 · Apt A3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - General
Window guards
May 11, 2011 · Apt B2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2011 · Apt E2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2011 · Apt B2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2009 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2009 · Apt E2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt E2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2009 · Apt E2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 13, 2009 · Apt E2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 13, 2009 · Apt E2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 13, 2009 · Apt E2
Close - General
Windows
Oct 13, 2009 · Apt E2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 12, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2009 · Apt C3
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2007 · Apt C1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 5, 2007 · Apt C1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 5, 2007 · Apt C1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2007 · Apt C1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2007 · Apt C1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 30
- Building area
- 32,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 5628 / 8
- Assessed value
- $1,040,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312122, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 4701 12 Avenue
Who owns 4701 12 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is G & J Realty LLC.
Does 4701 12 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.
Is 4701 12 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 30 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 4701 12 Avenue built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 4701 12 Avenue?
It has 30 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.