4915 Avenue J

Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07775-0001Map

4915 Avenue J is a school building built in 1962 in Brooklyn, 11234. The owner of record is Congregation B'nai Is. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 11
ECB violations: 81
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 11

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 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 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 6, 1999
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Public assembly none
Pa-public assembly none
Jun 28, 1989
Dob violation - active
Public assembly none
Pa-public assembly none
Mar 22, 1989
Dob violation - active

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Public assembly none
Pa-public assembly none
Dec 5, 1988
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 81

Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination foor exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: on the second floor hallway above room 203 two lights, staircas
Mar 12, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Gas hot water heater in boiler room=flue pipe in poor condition/hwh chimney base not accessible for inspection/2nd fire door in boiler room does not self close into the frame/, maintain boiler; correct violatio
Aug 30, 2023
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:at top roofair pockets present throughout the roof creating tripping hazard.phototaken.rem:make neccessary repairs.
Feb 16, 2023 · Penalty $620
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Class - 2
Reissued35467814x occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o or dob records.@time of insp observed occupancy contrary to c/o183028.cellar level converted&occupied as iep office&4 classrms w/chairs,tables,desks.d
Feb 24, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy andofficial records.reissued#35381407l on 2/6/20 cofo#183028 all cellar for lounge,boilerroom now to office and classroom.remedy:discontinue il
Feb 6, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Reissue 35294160n occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy or buidling department records note c of o #183028 indicates classroom at cellar level at time of thsi inspection observed few cl
Feb 6, 2019
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Class - 2
Bc27/28/bc-misc x-7 334.x7-334.parapet on exterior walls.noted:at rooflevel the parapet is less than 42 inches it was approx 22 inches at inspection.rem:comply with the notice of violation.
May 16, 2018 · Penalty $800
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. note: at inspection on mezzanine roof masonary parapet out of plumb and leaning along exposure #4. rem: maintain exterior or building.
Feb 21, 2018
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Class - 2
Re-issue #35235594k. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. note: c of o #183028 doesn't indicate classrooms at cellar level, at time of inspection ob
Feb 21, 2018
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Class - 2
27/28/bc-misc x7-334 reissue #35235595m. x7-334)parapet on exterior walls. noted: at roof level the parapet is less than 42 inches it was 22 inches only. rem: comply with the notice of violation.
Feb 21, 2018
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Class - 2
Re-issue #35235596y. failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. note: at bulkhead staircase (a) horizontal concrete crack in the ceiling. rem: repair and/or replace.
Feb 21, 2018
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or apartments.noted:at inspectionon mezzaine roof masonry parapet wall out of plumb and leaning along exp #4.rem:maintain exterior of building.
Feb 21, 2018 · Penalty $500
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.noted:at bulkhead staircase(a)horizontal concrete crack in the ceiling.rem:repair and/or replace.
Feb 21, 2018 · Penalty $500
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Class - 2
X7-334 parapet on exterior walls.noted:at roof level,the parapet is less than 42 inches it was 22 inches only.remedy: comply with code.
Mar 24, 2017
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ 1st fl room # 101,3rd fl room # 303,304,stair (a) bulkhead door, the doors have defective in the top hinge & closer. remedy: comply with code/repair
Mar 24, 2017
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Class - 2
Re-issue #35194800y.occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of 0 or bdr noted:certificate of occupancy #183028 doesn't indicate classrooms at cellar level,at time of inspection observed 3 classrooms occup
Mar 24, 2017
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ bulkhead staircase )a),horizontal concrete crack in the ceiling. remedy: comply with code/repair the ceiling.
Mar 24, 2017
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Class - 2
Reissue#35147659m occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate ofoccupancy or bldg dept records.noted:occupancy contrary to cofo #183028.cellar occupied as 2classrooms & office.rem:discontinue illegal use
Jun 13, 2016
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain in code compliant manner:no fire stopping per bc712.3,27-345.noted:@electrical room multiple holes ranging from 1" to 6"w. no fire stopping.rem:provide/maintain fire stopping.
Jun 13, 2016
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:water penetration @gym ceiling @ ave j side coming from roof.rem:make necessary repaira.
Jun 13, 2016
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Class - 2
Reissue-occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancyor building department records.occupancy contrary to certificate #183028.cellar occupied as class room.rem:comply with code.discontinue ille
Sep 18, 2015
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Class - 2
27-766-reissue #35018461x.no fresh air vent in gas meter room.rem:provide vent.
Jul 21, 2014
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Class - 2
Reissue #35018462h defective exit doors.@ exit 2 & exit adjacent to stairway b @ cellar level,door jammed requiring excessive force to open.rem:repair/replace door.
Jul 21, 2014
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Class - 2
Defective ceiling.@ 1st fl auditorium,ceiling has (8)8"dia holes in ceiling.rem:seal holes or replace ceilings.
Jul 21, 2014
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Class - 2
Reissue #35018460y.occupancy contrary to cert #183028.cellar occupied as classrooms.rem:discontinue illegal use or amend cert of occupancy.
Jul 21, 2014
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Class - 2
Door at exit 2 is jammed requiring excessive force to open. remedy: repair/replace door.
May 20, 2013
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Class - 2
Reissue #34942264y. occupancy contrary to c/o #183028. cellar occupiedas classrooms. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c/o.
May 20, 2013
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Class - 2
No fresh air vent in gas meter rm. remedy: provide vent.
May 20, 2013
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Class - 2
Doors not closing at: 1st story multi purpose room, 1st story stair b exit discharge doors. remedy: replace doors.
Jan 13, 2012
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Class - 2
Metal coping dislodged/loose at: roof south elevation (avenue j) 1 section metal coping dislodged. remedy: repair defect noted.
Jan 13, 2012
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Class - 2
Erected partitions/changed use at: cellar erected partitions to create classrooms and change of use. remedy: obtain a permit.
Jan 13, 2012
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Class - 2
Reissue # 34926424y. cellar occupancy as classrooms/offices contrary to c of o # 183028. remedy: discontinue illegal use and/or amend c of o.
Jan 13, 2012
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Class - 2
Reissue # 34926422k. lack of fresh air ventilation at gas meter room no vent. remedy: provide ventilation.
Jan 13, 2012
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Class - 3
Failure to maintain.note:defective.smoke/fire doors-jamming & not operating properly-doors & frames.locations:all purpose room 2 pair 3 flr-mid corridor.2 flr-mid corridor.main flr-lobby.rem:repair replace door
Sep 22, 2011
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Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to c of o#3183028.note:cellar occupied as 4 class rooms & offices,which occupancy is not indicated on c of o.re-issue:34743621l.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy or amen c of o.
Sep 22, 2011
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Class - 2
Reissue#34846419j failure to maintain:no guard rails @ roof(no parapet).rem:provide guard rails @ roof.
Sep 22, 2011
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Class - 2
27-766)noted:no fresh air vent in gas meter room in cellar.rem:provide/fresh air vent.
Sep 22, 2011
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Class - 2
Failure to provide protective guards on top roof which have bulkheads.remedy: provide protective guards.
Jul 1, 2010
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain note: vertical cracks in brickwork locations: 1stfloor, east facade at northend (street level) and cracks in brickwork,mortar missing & paraper displaces inward (to south) location: 2nd fl
Apr 22, 2009
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Class - 3
Reissue 334698709x no guard rails on roof no parapet. rem: provide guard rails.
Apr 22, 2009
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Class - 3
Note: at "a" stairwell at roof level cracks in concrete beam over stairwell & horizontal cracks in concrete block wall at east side of stairwell. rem: repair noted defects
Apr 22, 2009
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Class - 2
Reissue #34698708y occupancy contrary to c of o 3183028 cellar occupied as classrooms which not indicated on c of o #183028. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy/ amend c of o
Apr 22, 2009
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Class - 2
Reissue #34698710n failure to maintain in code complaint note: no seperation between electrical meter & gas meter ( in same room no fresh air intake, no fpsc door. rem: provide seperate elect meter room which
Apr 22, 2009
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Class - 2
Corridor width decreased by obstructions noted on all floors & basement, large tables, chairs, book cases in corridor obstructing passagewayalso obstructing exit sign with banners. remedy: remove obstructions
Sep 22, 2008
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Class - 1
Reissue 34563086k failure to fire rate entire electric meter room, also storing combustible material inside. remedy: fire rate walls / ceiling / door & remove all storage
Sep 22, 2008
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Class - 3
Re # 34563085z electrical panel room door not fpsc ( fire proof self closing) remedy: installed proper door
Sep 22, 2008
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Class - 3
Re # 34563084r missing guard rails on roof, north courtyard along east& south elevation. remedy: provide guard rail
Sep 22, 2008
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Class - 2
Re # 34563083p occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o # 183028 cellar converted to offices & classrooms not as per c of o remedy: discontinue illegal use or ammend c of o
Sep 22, 2008
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Hazardous
Sec. 27-334 reissue #34481923j,#34508976k. guard rails missing on roofnorth courtyard along east and south elevation. remedy: provide guard rails
Feb 8, 2007
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Hazardous
Roof stair bulk head door use of illegal hardware- keyed on one side. reissue#34481924l remedy: remove illegal hardware
Feb 8, 2007
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Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: School building (W1)
Year built: 1962
Floors: 3
Residential units: —
Building area: 21,594 ft²
Lot area: 12,000 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 318
Council district: 45
Block / lot: 7775 / 1
Assessed value: $1,386,000
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 4915 Avenue J

Who owns 4915 Avenue J?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Congregation B'nai Is.

Does 4915 Avenue J have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 4915 Avenue J 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 4915 Avenue J built?

City records list 1962 as the year it was built.

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