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4916 Surf Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07034-0010Map

Owner of record: Wang, Shanshan

4916 Surf Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 3 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Wang, Shanshan. HPD has recorded 127 housing violations here, most recently on September 23, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
127
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
44

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 23, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 127

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    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 = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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

    Sep 23, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 23, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts and stories at south fire escape

    Sep 23, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
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  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Mar 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door at vestibule

    Mar 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at south at fire escape

    Mar 20, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 6, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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.

    Nov 10, 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
  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    May 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    May 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electric outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ants in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    May 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    May 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    May 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing balustrade at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 15, 2016

    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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storm damage resulting in the loss of essential services and restore the premises to habitability

    Dec 20, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at time of inspection observed at exp4 wall penetration of cellar wall. insalled steel door by breaking wall/blockfoundation. installed concrete slab. concrete installed via broken wa

    Sep 14, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations.noted:partially excavated at exposure #4 of sideyard broke open foundation wall at cellar level.no stairs barrier caution tape h

    Sep 14, 2018 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure ot maintain exterior building wall defect is roof above 2nd floor has partially collapsed causing exterior wall to crack and lean away from house an approx 5'x 10; section of wall located at 2nd story

    Jul 13, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families hpd. records indicate 3 family with additional class a apartment on 1st fl. side of bldg and a class b apt at

    Jan 23, 2002

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
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  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 28, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 27, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 15, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 15, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 19, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 2

    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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
2.5
Residential units
3
Building area
3,393 ft²
Lot area
3,600 ft²
Zoning
R3-1
Community board
313
Council district
47
Block / lot
7034 / 10
Assessed value
$71,040
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #370322, last renewed Dec 10, 2025.

Questions about 4916 Surf Avenue

Who owns 4916 Surf Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wang, Shanshan.

Does 4916 Surf Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 127 housing violations at this property.

Is 4916 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 4916 Surf Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 4916 Surf Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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