4517 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07024-0138Map
Owner of record: Surf Ave Realty & Management LLC.
4517 Surf Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 5 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Surf Ave Realty & Management LLC.. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 8 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 16
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 · 14
- 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.
May 6, 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 20, 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 11, 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 12, 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 21, 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 27, 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 10, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2019 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2019 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2019 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2019 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - 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 14, 2015
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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 26
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 9, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work moted: one story cinder block structure er erected in rear of premises without a permit remedy: obtain permits if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition
Apr 9, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active - 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jan 4, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 5, 1991
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 5, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000943656y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department.1rcny 103-01(d)(1)requires that an annual inspection report for
Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
As per class 2(b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records.
May 13, 2016 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: one (1) story cinderblock structureerected in rear of premises without a permit. remedy: obtain permit iffeasible or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Apr 9, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work withouta permit. work noted walls erected and plumbing fixtures installed creating class "a" apartment at cellar rear. remedy: obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Jun 18, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit. having ercted a concrete block structure at rear of premises 20 x 20 x 15 feet high. remedy; obtain permits if feasible or remove structure and all materials
Mar 13, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted. garage converted to dwelling wuth new partition,bath and ketchen installed. note all work complete prior to inspection remedy:obtain all necessary permits if feasible or restore
Aug 5, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building (garage) changed occupancy to 1 family dwelling without first obtaining a new certificate of occupancy. remedy: discontinue illegal use untill a new certificate of occupancy is
Aug 5, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Violation of parking regulations in a residential dist. commercial truck parked in driveway in a r-31 dist. remedy:discontinue parking of commercial truck in driveway.
Aug 5, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted alterations in progress without first obtaining a permit fron this dept remedy obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition
Jul 26, 1988
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
May 5, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 5, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 25, 2007 · Apt 9
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2.75
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,277 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-1
- Community board
- 313
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 7024 / 138
- Assessed value
- $168,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #336328, last renewed Oct 14, 2021.
Questions about 4517 Surf Avenue
Who owns 4517 Surf Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Surf Ave Realty & Management LLC..
Does 4517 Surf Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 4517 Surf 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 4517 Surf Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 4517 Surf Avenue?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.