7609 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-05951-0001Map
Owner of record: Castle Court Apts
7609 4 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 82 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Castle Court Apts. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on August 9, 2019. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 74
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 58
Available now in this building
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 74
- BHazardous
Provide electrical outlet caps at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2019
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on the 5th story balcony, west stack, building front at north at fire escape
Aug 9, 2019
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown vegetation preventing drop ladder from full extending down, west stack, building front at north
Aug 9, 2019
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt e9, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2018 · Apt E9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt e9, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2018 · Apt E9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (2 sqft) in the bathroom located at apt e9, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2018 · Apt E9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt e9, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2018 · Apt E9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt e9, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2018 · Apt E9
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & all walls in the entire apartment located at apt f16, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt f16, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt f16, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at upper & lower window sashes in the 3rd room from north located at apt f16, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt f16, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose radiator in the 3rd room from north located at apt f16, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt f16, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cabinet draw in the kitchen located at apt f16, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at upper & lower window sashes in the 1st room from north located at apt f16, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing control valve at water closet supply line in the bathroom located at apt f16, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlet cover in the bathroom located at apt f16, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink wasteline in the bathroom located at apt f16, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt F16
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at heatriser in the bathroom located at apt f16, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt f7, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2012 · Apt F7
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt f7, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2012 · Apt F7
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet west wall in the kitchen located at apt f16, 6th story, apartment at north
May 4, 2012 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt f16, 6th story, apartment at north
May 4, 2012 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). .. located at apt f16, 6th story, apartment at north
May 4, 2012 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline sink in the kitchen located at apt f16, 6th story, apartment at north
May 4, 2012 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of secondary entrance door painted shut in the 1st room from east located at apt f16, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
May 4, 2012 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit window in the 1st room from east located at apt f16, 6th story, apartment at north
May 4, 2012 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective south wall in the bathroom located at apt f16, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
May 4, 2012 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east and west walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt f16, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
May 4, 2012 · Apt F16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt d12, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2005 · Apt D12
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consealed leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d12, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 20, 2005 · Apt D12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt d12, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2005 · Apt D12
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt c6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 9, 2004 · Apt C6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at in the entrance located at apt c6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 9, 2004 · Apt C6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the foyer located at apt c6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 9, 2004 · Apt C6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east
Sep 18, 2003 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east
Sep 18, 2003 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east
Sep 18, 2003 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east
Sep 18, 2003 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east
Jun 18, 2003 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at window in the kitchen located at apt e3, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2001 · Apt E3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing west wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt e3, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2001 · Apt E3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls in the kitchen located at apt e3, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2001 · Apt E3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and steam riser in the bathroom located at apt e3, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2001 · Apt E3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south window stool in the 1st room from east located at apt e3, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2001 · Apt E3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south window stool in the 1st room from east located at apt e3, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2001 · Apt E3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing valve handle at water closet tank supply line in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2000 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive banging eminating from radiator northwest room 2 sty northwest apt b3 , section '' ''
Dec 1, 1997 · Apt B3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 25
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 16, 2022
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Apr 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 21, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 10, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 10, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 7, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Apr 3, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 3, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 19, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1201
Sep 12, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
51)r/r car flooring and platform 52)lubricate tape 53)file a bn for item 5 and hooe tested by this dept past required info accesible to an inspector this dept (ll10)
Dec 27, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) must file for installation of new traction sheave
Nov 14, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
Inoperative phone. provide sight guards on hoistway doors per k3. operator cover missing. misaligned cab mirror. inoperative pit light. inoperative machine room lighting. replace worn gibs where needed. secure
Nov 30, 2022 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 1
C/u;7n10,2x10,46b7,59m7:7-n-10 zone lock safety device is bypassed,repair/2-x-10 outside comm inoperative,repair/ambient temp insufficient,provide/59-m-7 brake tag missing,provide must contact dob for re-inspec
Nov 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
(05-a-10) cease use item. door zone restrictor has been tampered with disabled and rendered (missing) inoperative this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers' safety. repair restrictor and contact nyc
Jun 17, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use 05.a.10,40.p.16,37.p.16,71.x.10,39.q.07=05-a-10 cease use item door zone restructor has been rendered inoperative this is a saefty device to ensure elevator passengers safety remedy :repair restrictor
Aug 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
5x10,8v1,37m7,56y10,56y13,99bb5. (5x)repair door zone restrictor (alteration was done by 2017).(37m)provide light a stop sw in thw overhead room. (99bb)perform a file current 1 yr test (exp 12/15).
Nov 15, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. noted: no approved plans for installation of sidewalk shed being erected over mta subway entrance on 4th ave,exposure filed under
Apr 26, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted:full gut renovation @ apt. #b2 on 2nd flr. no permits posted, 3 workers refused entry 1 male hispanic 2 asian males 20% of work done.@ time of inspec. viewed work while door was open
Jan 7, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
17h11.17d06.67x10.08v01.70o02.58h10.56y13.42g01.61g01.68m07.100m07.53b14.34o02.33o02.77o02.28b01.26d06.100bb05.32j01.100l10.17h,d replace secure all 67x restore car communication 08v adjust fl stops 710o clean
Oct 31, 2008 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
36s07.38o02.38y10.33o01.41g11.17h11 36s fire proof overhead ceiling 38x lite 41g over fused
Apr 5, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. noted: a interior demo and renovation is in progress doing plumbing and erecting partitions thru out w/o permits. remedy:stop all work obtain permit or return to legal condition.
Apr 3, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
01b10,84p16,25d06,44h10,38m07,38d06,08v01,17h11,17d06,38o02,59q03,60d06,55y10,57h10,41g11,52b14,71o02,67o02,68o02,66o02,10h11,10b01,84h11,14m07.01b-alarm bell muted.84p-no access to car phone.25o-unsecure escap
Jan 22, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05a10/17h11/20q03/70e01/36o02/38o02/66o2. 05- car door slams closed. 17h- hoistway door gibs are worn on fls b, 1,2,3,4,6. 20q- hoistway door vision panel on 2nd fl unguarded 70e- car safety rubbing on rail bet
Mar 22, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46r,73#, 73-perform 5 year test. properly tag device and file elev 3 form
Mar 24, 1992 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d
Oct 15, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
09h,21l,35p,33p,57o,74. #74 provide capacity plate.
Jan 29, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Elevator
Maintenance
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 21, 2019 · Apt D12
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 21, 2019 · Apt D12
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 21, 2019 · Apt D12
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 28, 2018 · Apt E9
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 28, 2018 · Apt E9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt B12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt A2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt F16
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt F16
Close
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- General
Cabinet
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt F16
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt F16
Close - General
Windows
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt F16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt F16
Close - General
Locks
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt F7
Close - General
Doors
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt F7
Close - General
Windows
May 3, 2012 · Apt F16
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 3, 2012 · Apt F16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 3, 2012 · Apt F16
Close - General
Cabinet
May 3, 2012 · Apt F16
Close - General
Windows
May 3, 2012 · Apt F16
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 3, 2012 · Apt F16
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 3, 2012 · Apt F16
Close - General
Fire-escape
May 3, 2012 · Apt F16
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 2, 2010 · Apt F7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt B3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt B3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 6, 2008 · Apt D1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 6, 2008 · Apt D1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 5, 2007 · Apt F7
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 5, 2007 · Apt F7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt D12
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt D12
Close - General
Windows
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt C4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt C4
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 13, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 1, 2005 · Apt E10
Close - Construction
Elevator
Apr 27, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 27, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Apr 27, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt C6
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt C6
Close - General
Doors
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt C6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt C6
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 5, 2003 · Apt A4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 5, 2003 · Apt A4
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 5, 2003 · Apt A4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 5, 2003 · Apt A4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 5, 2003 · Apt A4
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 5, 2003 · Apt A4
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | $282,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $300,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $295,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 82
- Building area
- 63,522 ft²
- Lot area
- 14,210 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 5951 / 1
- Assessed value
- $2,994,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #304854, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.
Questions about 7609 4 Avenue
Who owns 7609 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Castle Court Apts.
Does 7609 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.
Is 7609 4 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 4% of its 82 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 7609 4 Avenue built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 7609 4 Avenue?
It has 82 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.