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500 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

5
DOB Complaints
10
311 Housing Calls
2
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 500 4th Avenue

500 4th Avenue is a 12-story, 156-unit residential building located in Gowanus, owned by Edward Sobin and constructed in 2010. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident from multiple complaints filed between 2019 and 2024, with emergency complaints documented in January 2024, October 2023, and September 2023. The building has also faced challenges with moisture-related problems, including mold (most recently in May 2024) and water leaks, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) generally did not result in violations being issued.

More concerning is the presence of active violations related to safety and maintenance under the Housing Maintenance Code from July 2021, including requirements for proper gas leak notices, carbon monoxide detector requirements, smoke detector requirements, and other safety-related postings in the lobby area, which remain unresolved as of June 2023. Recent inspections in May 2024 revealed some maintenance concerns in apartment 8B, including exposed electrical wiring and defective plaster surfaces in the kitchen. The building's elevator system has generated multiple complaints, with a significant violation issued in December 2019 regarding various elevator equipment requirements, though this was subsequently resolved with a $625 penalty.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases between 2019 and 2024, and underwent several rodent inspections in 2017-2018, with baiting applied in October 2018. There are multiple open violations related to external low-pressure inspections for the building's systems, covering 2018-2023, indicating potential maintenance oversight. The most recent complaints in early 2025 included an investigation into building shaking/vibration issues, which was found to warrant no violations.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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500 4th Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 40% of buildings in Gowanus.

Building Characteristics

Total units 156
Year built 2010
Total area 158063 sq ft
Floors 12
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
2
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
10
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.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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500 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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500 4th Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 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 500 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
2024-05-032024-05-09Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-122024-02-13Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-122024-02-13Water Leak-Damp SpotNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-182024-01-21Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-232023-10-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 500 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
2024-05-08BCloseNone8B§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL AT EAST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8B, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''EAST''None
2024-05-08BCloseNone8B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8B, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''EAST''None
2021-07-14AOpenNoneNone§ 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
2021-07-14AOpenNoneNone§ 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 AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2021-07-14AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2046.1 HMC: 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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 500 4th Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-05-03 14:44UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-01-18 13:16HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-01-12 17:37WATER LEAKDAMP SPOTClosedHPD
2024-01-12 17:37UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2023-10-23 10:14HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 500 4th Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-05-23CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2025-05-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-05-24)
39368552023-11-27CLOSEDLocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-02-22No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-02-27)
37327852019-12-04CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2019-12-05Oath Violation Served (2019-12-05)
37318242019-11-27CLOSEDDebris – Excessive2019-12-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-12-05)
36678552018-09-18CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2018-10-17Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2018-10-17)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 500 4th Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 500 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 500 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
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-120002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-140002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-300002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 500 4th Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2018-10-18BAITBait applied
2018-09-26ComplianceRat Activity
2018-08-16InitialRat Activity
2017-11-30InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 500 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 500 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 500 4th Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-12-0539013905KFIRST SERVICE RESIDENTIALREPLACE WORN HOISTWAY DOOR GIBS WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE CAB MIRROR, DEFECTIVE CAR PHONE. PROVIDE BRAILLE TAGS WHERE MISSING. MAIN LINE CAN BE OPENED WHEN POWER ON. REMOVE NON ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT FROM MACHINE ROOM.RESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 4th Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 500 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 500 4th Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 500 4th Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 500 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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