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4212 Surf Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07026-0032Map

Owner of record: Rachel Bergman

4212 Surf Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1935 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 9 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rachel Bergman. HPD has recorded 98 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
98
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
120

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 16, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 89% of the building's 9 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 98

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall inside wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco under exterior window sill at 2nd window from east at south , 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor around radiator at south in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • C

    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

    Jun 26, 2025

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the door in the entrance located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jun 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jun 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jun 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 6

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from north, the 1st room from north, the foyer , the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing outlet cover at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story

    Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 6

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story

    Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story

    Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story

    Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 6

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defect is at right side 3 fl terrace of bldg chain link railing approx 25long defective and leaning due disconnected bars from concrete base also chain link fence on 3rd fl is not

    Mar 11, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 21, 2020 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2020 · Apt 3BACKO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2019 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1935
Floors
3
Residential units
9
Building area
4,968 ft²
Lot area
6,000 ft²
Zoning
R3-1
Community board
313
Council district
47
Block / lot
7026 / 32
Assessed value
$306,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #328749, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.

Questions about 4212 Surf Avenue

Who owns 4212 Surf Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rachel Bergman.

Does 4212 Surf Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 98 housing violations at this property.

Is 4212 Surf Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 89% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 4212 Surf Avenue built?

City records list 1935 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 4212 Surf Avenue?

It has 9 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.