# 252 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

BBL 3004480038 · Block 448 · Lot 38 · BIN 3323387  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/252-4th-avenue-3004480038  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

252 4th Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11215; tax lot BBL 3004480038) is a 3-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S3: mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office), built around 1931, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned C4-4D. City tax records list the owner as 252 4TH AVE OWNER LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated July 13, 2026 lists a price of $3,850,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,285,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, 23 open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “252 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (BBL 3004480038)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/252-4th-avenue-3004480038. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 23 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 252 4TH AVE OWNER LLC
- Building class: S3 – Mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 4
- Units: 3 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 4,000 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-4D, G
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,285,000, assessed value $1,028,250, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2026-07-13 from CREW, JASON; SINGER, HOLLE F to 252 4TH AVE OWNER LLC, stated price $3,850,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-05-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-05-09 from FAC HOMEOWNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP. to SINGER, HOLLE F; CREW, JASON, stated price $1,365,488. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2004-09-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-09-29 from NYC DEPT. OF HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT to FAC HOMECOMING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP., stated price $1 for a deed covering 4 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-11-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-11-28 from LOPEZ NORMA; LOPEZ VICTOR to COOTER FLOYD L, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-04-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-04-18 from COMMISSIONER OF FINACNE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANACE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FIANNCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF CITY OF NEW YORK; ADMINISTRATOR OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; FINANCE ADMIN; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK `; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NY; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF TH CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIOENR OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY O FNE WYORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINACE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FIANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK to THE CITY OFNEW YORK; THE CITY OF NEWY ORK; THE CITY OF NEW  YORK; THE CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NY, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2895 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-01-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-01-08 from MOMA RLTY CORP to LOPEZ VICTOR; LOPEZ NORMA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-02-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-02-10 from GARAFOLO CELIA to MOMA RLTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300708811 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE FLOOR BEAMS AND GIRDER AT 1ST FL OOR LEVEL.NO CHANGES TO USE, E GRESS OR OCCUPANCY.REPLACE ONE LOLLY COL UMN. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2006-07-26 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301742309: Alteration. Issued 2006-07-26, expires 2007-06-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-07-26 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301742309: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2006-07-26, expires 2006-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-07-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301742309: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2006-07-07, expires 2007-07-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-06-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301742309: Alteration. Issued 2006-06-05, expires 2006-08-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-06-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301742309: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2006-06-05, expires 2006-08-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-05-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302162790: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2006-05-22, expires 2007-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-03-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300708811: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 1998-03-19, expires 1998-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2A: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-07-23 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PEELING PAINT WOOD CORNICE 2 STY FRONT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 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 FRAME MISSING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE ENTRANCE TO BLDG.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILINGS 4 STY APT THRU OUT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES 2 STY REAR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-19.07 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 50 WATTS NIGHT INSPECTION.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT UPPER & LOWER WINDOW SASHES 4 STY APT THRU OUT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 1 2 & 3 STY PUBLIC HALLS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-19.07 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 50 WATTS FRONT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CABINET & HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 4 STY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURE ENTRANCE FRONT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SWITCH PLATE COVER 4 STY APT KITCHEN WALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES ALL STYS FRONT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING 60 WATT LIGHT BULB 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOORBELLS ENTRANCE STREET TO BUILDING 1 STY.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2004-07-15 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 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 100 watts required. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1991-05-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL AND ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Sidewalk Condition – Blocked - Construction. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 252 4TH AVE OWNER LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2026-07-13 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2026-07-13). | 636b-3b5g |

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