420 Avenue F
420 Avenue F in Kensington, Brooklyn, has 40 open HPD violations, 24 of them class C, and 50 of 54 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (46/100).
Multi-family elevator · 54 units · Built 1930
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 46/100)
- 24 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 5 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 17 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 50 of 54 units are rent-stabilized; 55 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (40 open, 24 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 17 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Medium (4 infested units, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
40 open violations: 24 class C (immediately hazardous), 9 class B, 7 class A. 19 issued in the last 12 months. 564 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2018-12-27. Newest violation issued 2026-10-14.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 117 days from issue to close for the 28 violations closed in the last 12 months.
5 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 5G), issued 2026-10-14. HPD violation 19295245
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (basement). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LEADING TO CELLAR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM, issued 2026-01-05. HPD violation 18546890
- Class C: No hot water, throughout the apartment, 6th floor. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 6B), issued 2026-01-05. HPD violation 18546888
- Class C: No heat / heating defect, throughout the apartment, 6th floor. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 6B), issued 2026-01-05. HPD violation 18546889
- Class C: Self-closing door not working. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY, issued 2025-10-14. HPD violation 18300605
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR LEADING TO WEST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2025-10-14. HPD violation 18300604
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 3B), issued 2025-09-04. HPD violation 18204549
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 3B), issued 2025-08-07. HPD violation 18138440
311 housing complaints
19 in the last 12 months, 58 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (17), Unsanitary Condition (2).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 4 infested units in the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 3 infested, 3 treated, 1 re-infested
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
50 of 54 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 50 in 2024, 55 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: SHAYN REALTY LLC.. Head officer: SAMUEL HERTZ. Managing agent: SHAYN REALTY LLC.. This owner has 12 buildings on record, 8 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 22, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3054110023, HPD building ID 187824. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 18 Av (F), 6 min walk
- Ditmas Av (F), 6 min walk
- Avenue I (F), 11 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 40 open (24 class C, 9 class B, 7 class A). 5 rent-impairing | −32 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 19 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 4 infested units | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-27.