4711 12th Avenue
4711 12th Avenue in Borough Park, Brooklyn, has 273 open HPD violations, 72 of them class C, and 60 of 61 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (41/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 61 units · Built 1930
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 41/100)
- 72 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 20 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 10 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 60 of 61 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (273 open, 72 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 10 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (6 open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
273 open violations: 72 class C (immediately hazardous), 151 class B, 49 class A, 1 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 109 issued in the last 12 months. 648 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2019-03-15. Newest violation issued 2026-10-23.
19 closed in the last 90 days. Median 114 days from issue to close for the 72 violations closed in the last 12 months.
20 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: Self-closing door not working (entrance). , 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 ENTRANCE , 1st STORY, issued 2026-10-23. HPD violation 19322884
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 5th floor. , 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 DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST (apt E2), issued 2026-10-23. HPD violation 19322875
- 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 DOOR LEADING TO SOUTH YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-10-23. HPD violation 19322892
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (entrance). , 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 VESTIBULE , 1st STORY, issued 2026-10-23. HPD violation 19322882
- Class C: Broken window or sash (exterior). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF JAGGED GLASS CREATING CUT HAZARD AT REAR OF BUILDING YARD, issued 2026-08-31. HPD violation 19177248
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY, issued 2026-08-31. HPD violation 19177249
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (entrance). , 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 SET AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY, issued 2026-08-20. HPD violation 19134558
- Class C: Garbage not removed (exterior). , 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE GARBAGE AND DEBRIS IN SOUTH REAR YARD YARD, issued 2026-08-20. HPD violation 19134586
311 housing complaints
26 in the last 12 months, 229 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (10), Door/Window (4), Paint/Plaster (3), Plumbing (3), Water Leak (3).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. 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 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
6 open DOB violations. 11 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (1 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
60 of 61 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: 60 in 2024, 60 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: BORO PARK PORTFOLIO OWNER LLC. Head officer: YAKOV GELB. Managing agent: YAKOV GELB. This owner has 22 buildings on record, 18 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 10, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3056280001, HPD building ID 137477. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 50 St (D), 2 min walk
- Fort Hamilton Pkwy (D), 6 min walk
- 55 St (D), 8 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 273 open (72 class C, 151 class B, 49 class A, 1 class I). 20 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 26 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 6 open DOB violations | 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.