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256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

2
DOB Complaints
24
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
4
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 256 4th Avenue

The four-unit, four-story old law tenement building at 256 Fourth Avenue in Gowanus, owned by Amy Liang, was constructed in 1900 and has experienced several notable incidents recently. The property has an active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation status as of July 2024, with three violations related to unfiled final inspections for permitted work dating back to permits from 2008, 2012, and 2019, each carrying a penalty of $1,280.

All housing maintenance code violations filed in 2022-2024 pertained to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though these have been closed, and the most recent bedbug report from May 2025 indicates no infestations during the 2023-2024 filing period. The building has experienced multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) food establishment complaints between late 2022 and 2024, primarily concerning rodent/insect issues and letter grading, all of which have been closed.

While a rodent inspection on November 30, 2022, passed, the frequency of DOHMH complaints suggests previous sanitation concerns. The property also had a construction-related complaint in June 2023 regarding unauthorized work, though this was closed with an Oath violation served in July 2024. Despite these issues, the building appears to be maintaining basic compliance requirements as of May 2025, with no reported infestations in the most recent bedbug report and the closure of various historical violations.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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256 4th Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Gowanus.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1900
Total area 4752 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
24
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
4
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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256 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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256 4th Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not 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 256 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
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 256 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
2024-04-03ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-03-17ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-02-18ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 256 4th Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-02-06 07:52Food EstablishmentLetter GradingClosedDOHMH
2023-02-06 07:49Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2023-01-23 13:32Food EstablishmentLetter GradingClosedDOHMH
2023-01-23 13:28Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2023-01-23 13:25Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 256 4th Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39095452023-06-14CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2024-07-16Oath Violation Served (2024-07-16)
37970672021-05-14CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2021-06-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-06-14)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 256 4th Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 256 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 256 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
2025-05-010002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-05-120002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-06-010002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-02-100002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 256 4th Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-11-30InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 256 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 256 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 256 4th Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-07-1639119234YLAF GROUP INCFAIURE TO CONDUCT OR FILE FINAL INSPECTION OF PERMITTED WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED JOB NOT SIGNED OFF AS PER DOB REQUIREMENT FOR PERMIT. JOB# 340650744 EXPIRED ON 08/29/2019. PERMIACTIVE1280.01280.0
2024-07-1639119235XLAF GROUP INCFAIURE TO CONDUCT OR FILE FINAL INSPECTION OF PERMITTED WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED JOB NOT SIGNED OFF AS PER DOB REQUIREMENT FOR PERMIT. JOB# 302079667 EXPIRED ON 02/25/2008. PERMIACTIVE1280.01280.0
2024-07-1639119236HLAF GROUP INCFAIURE TO CONDUCT OR FILE FINAL INSPECTION OF PERMITTED WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED JOB NOT SIGNED OFF AS PER DOB REQUIREMENT FOR PERMIT. JOB# 320297362 EXPIRED ON 12/31/2012. PERMIACTIVE1280.01280.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 256 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 256 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 256 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 256 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 256 4th Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 256 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 256 4th Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 256 4th Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 256 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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