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236 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

1
DOB Complaints
284
311 Housing Calls
39
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

85
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 85% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 236 4th Avenue

The 4-story, 5-unit residential building at 236 4th Avenue in Gowanus, owned by Steve Tsang, has experienced recurring heat and hot water supply issues in early 2025, with three separate complaints in February 2025 regarding the entire building's heat and hot water systems.

The building has a history of maintenance challenges, most notably affecting Apartment 2R, which was inspected in late 2023 and found to have multiple issues including water supply problems, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various unsanitary conditions. Significant structural and safety concerns emerged in 2023, with a complaint about building shaking and visible exterior cracks resulting in a $2,500 penalty, as well as two active violations for failure to file boiler inspection reports from 2017 and 2021.

The property has a documented history of pest issues, with inspections in 2024 revealing concerns about garbage storage, while the rodent inspection records from 2017-2022 indicate persistent rat activity despite bait application efforts. While there have been multiple violations and service requests requiring attention, it's worth noting that there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years and the most recent Bedbug Reports from 2021-2025 show zero affected units.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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236 4th Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 20% of buildings in Gowanus.

Building Characteristics

Total units 5
Year built 1920
Total area 6160 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
39
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
284
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 234 4th Ave, New York, NY 11215
  • 236 4th Ave, New York, NY 11215
  • 234 Garage 4th Ave, New York, NY 11215

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236 4th Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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236 4th Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 236 4th Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-02-192025-02-23Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-142025-02-16Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-212025-02-14Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-102025-02-14Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-022024-09-15Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 236 4th Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-11-22BCloseNone2R§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-22BCloseNone2R§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-22CCloseNone2R§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM WATER CLOSET WASTE LINE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-12-05T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-22BCloseNone2R§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-22BCloseNone2R§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET AT LOWER REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 236 4th Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-19 20:01HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-14 15:14HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-10 09:14HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-21 12:34UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-05-02 20:23UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 236 4th Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39023912023-04-25CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2023-04-26Oath Violation Served (2023-04-26)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 236 4th Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2019-11-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 236 4th Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 236 4th Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-270002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-260002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-120002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-040002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-01-110002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 236 4th Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-03-17ComplianceRat Activity
2022-02-11InitialRat Activity
2017-10-18BAITBait applied
2017-10-11BAITBait applied
2017-09-20BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 236 4th Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 236 4th Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 236 4th Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-04-2639084709LHSJ4 HOLDINGS LLC HSJ4 HOAT FRONT OF BUILDING STEP CRACKS APPEAR AT LEFT SIDE,BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR WINDOWS,ALSO NOTE AT EXPOSURE 2(LEFT SIDE), LARGE BULGE AT MIDDLE OF WALL,AND STUCCO HAS LARGE VERTICAL CRACK., MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 236 4th Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 236 4th Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 236 4th Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 236 4th Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 236 4th Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 236 4th Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 236 4th Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 236 4th Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 236 4th Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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