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438 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

30
DOB Complaints
13
311 Housing Calls
4
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 438 4th Avenue

The 12-story, 17-unit building at 438 4th Avenue in Gowanus, owned by Angelo Monterroso and completed in 2011, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant concerns centering around elevator service and building systems reliability. Most recently, in August 2024, there were incidents involving power outages and pest problems, while November 2023 saw a heat and hot water failure affecting the entire building.

The elevator system, which has been a persistent concern, generated multiple complaints in 2024 about being the only device on the property with no alternate service, though inspections generally found no violations. The building has also faced recurring issues with garbage/recycling storage and unsanitary conditions, with similar complaints noted in 2019, 2020, and most recently in 2024. Significant safety-related violations were recorded between 2018-2020, including concerns about elevator maintenance and safety equipment, with the most recent environmental control board violation in December 2023 noting issues with hoist ropes and brake maintenance.

Multiple housing maintenance code violations remain open from 2018 regarding various safety signage requirements, including carbon monoxide detector requirements, smoke detector requirements, gas leak procedures, and heating system access information. The building's pest management record is notably good, with no documented bedbug infestations since 2019, and while rodent activity was recorded in initial inspections from 2010-2016, there have been no recent reports of rodent issues. The property has maintained active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently showing no infested units since 2019.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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438 4th Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building's risk level is typical for buildings in Gowanus.

Building Characteristics

Total units 17
Year built 2011
Total area 56868 sq ft
Floors 12
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

30
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
4
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
13
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
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

  • 438 4th Ave, New York, NY 11215
  • 202 8th St, New York, NY 11215

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438 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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438 4th Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 1974 >6 units Not registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 438 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
2024-06-032024-08-08Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-032024-08-08Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-172024-06-24Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-202023-11-23Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2020-08-292020-09-15Unsanitary 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 438 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
2020-09-13CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT COMPACTOR CLOSET AT BASEMENTNone
2020-09-13CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT COMPACTOR CLOSETS ON 12TH, 11TH, 10TH, 9TH, 8TH, 7TH, 6TH, 2ND AND 1ST STORIES PUBLIC HALLNone
2019-03-28BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING NOT LESS THAN 100 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT MINIMUM REQUIRED2019-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
2018-06-11AOpenNoneNone§ 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 , 1st STORYNone
2018-06-11AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: 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 SUSPECTEDNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 438 4th Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-08-03 17:12ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
2024-06-17 13:55UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-06-03 12:37UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2023-11-20 12:19HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2020-08-29 15:23UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 438 4th Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39632712024-06-04CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-09-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-09-25)
39608492024-05-16CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-06-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-06-03)
39589772024-05-02CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-06-03Please See Complaint Number (2024-06-03)
39586922024-04-30CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-06-03Please See Complaint Number (2024-06-03)
39584892024-04-29CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-06-03Please See Complaint Number (2024-06-03)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 438 4th Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-11-27V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 011425 BY KONE INC FREDERICK J. RISI CERT#0380012025-01-29
2019-04-05V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2017 INSPECTION/TESTCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-03-06
2019-01-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 908210192024-04-18
2018-11-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
2018-08-22V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 908210112024-04-18
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 438 4th Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 438 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
2024-12-140002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-220002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-020002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-020002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 438 4th Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2018-09-05BAITBait applied
2018-08-09BAITBait applied
2018-07-17ComplianceRat Activity
2018-06-07InitialRat Activity
2016-10-07ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 438 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 438 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 438 4th Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-12-2939102485H202 PARK SLOPE LLC C/O WESHORTEN HOIST ROPES. EXPIRED BRAKE MAINTENANCE TAG.CAR SHUT DOWN DURING INSPECTION.RESOLVE625.00.0
2019-03-2838268939RWERBER MANAGEMENT INC2X10,52B14,68B7,70O02. 2X10-ALARM BELL INOPERATIVE REPAIR; 52B14-HOIST ROPES DO NOT PROVDIE ENOUGH RUNBY NEED TO DO A SHORTING; 68B7-MAINTENANCE LOG BOOK INSUFFICIENT PROVIDE TAGS FOR MAINTAIN; 70O2-DIRTY PITRESOLVE625.00.0
2018-10-1538266102X202 PARK SLOPE LLC25M07,16M07 CLASS1, 42X10 CLASS 1; 25M07-PROVIDE SIGNAGE ON THE GOVERNOR EMERGENCY DOOR; 16M07-PROVIDE FIRE PINE LOCK ON THE GOVERNOR EVERY DOOR; 42X10-DOOR POSITION MONITORING IS NOT OPERATIVE. THIS IS A SAFETRESOLVE1250.00.0
2018-08-1638264589H202 PARK SLOPE LLC2L10,10H11,5E1,12M7. 2L10-ALARM SYSTEM DEFECTIVE REPAIR; 10H11-CAR DOOR GIBS WORN REPLACE; 5E1-CAR DOOR RUBBING ADJUST; 12M7-CAR LIGHT GUARD MISSING PROVIDE.RESOLVE625.00.0
2018-05-2138263148H202 PARK SLOPE LLC34L10,05X10,12Q03,12X10,01L10,02X10,99BB05,57M07,70O02,18J01,17H11,34T07,13X10,59M07-*CEASE USE ITEMS. 34L)BRAKE CONTACTS OPEN WHEN DISCONNECT SWITCH IS PULLED AND INSPECTION BOX IS OPERATED. 05X)ZONE LOCK RESTRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 438 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 438 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 438 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 438 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 438 4th Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 438 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 438 4th Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 438 4th Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 438 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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