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Brooklyn · Block 5612 · Lot 40 · 11219

4420 15 Avenue

5 floors · 61,792 sq ft · built 1986 · class W2 · owner of record: Beth Jacob Teachers Seminary Of America Inc

37open violations
$46,250ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
185dto Energy and water benchmarking

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 64 days		Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 61,792 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 185 days		Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 185 days		Annual filing
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 12 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 429 days		Next cycle year 2027
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2032) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2032
What this is

Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 5612). Agency page

Dec 31, 2032
in 2256 days		Next due 2032

Open violations

ECB / OATH (13) · $46,250 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jun 8, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED 5 WOODEN 2X4'S FASTENED TO EXPOSURE 1 FOR SUPPORT BRACING. NO PERMITS ISSUED OR ON FILE WITH DOB., OBTAIN PERMIT
#39191747X		Aug 19, 2026
DEFAULT		$12,500
Jun 8, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FTM BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLAINT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED BRICK FACADE BOWING HORIZONTALLY AT THE CORNER OF 15 AVENUE AND 45 STREET UNTIL ABOUT 5 FEET FROM THE ENTRANCE ON 15 AVENUE. BOWING START
#39191687N		Aug 19, 2026
DEFAULT		$12,500
Jun 13, 2023Construction CLASS - 2
A VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO SIGNOFF JOB# 321162086 TO FILE FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY; 28.116.4, COMPLY WITH CODE
#39088380N		Aug 23, 2023
DEFAULT		$6,250
Mar 9, 2023Elevators CLASS - 1
UPON INSPECTION, THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT-OF-SERVICE REMEDY: RESTORE TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND, NOTIFY NYCDOB THE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO SERVICE. E-MAIL EIR@BUILDINGS.NYC.GOV SO AN INSPECTION CAN BE
#39081088Y		May 17, 2023
DEFAULT		$6,250
Mar 9, 2023Elevators CLASS - 1
REPAIR IN-CAR EMERGENCY PHONE., PRORPERLY COVER IN-CAR LIGHT FIXTURE WIRING., REPAIR CAR-STATION BUTTON LIGHTS., PROVIDE INCASE OF FIRE SIGNS ON ALL FLOORS WERE MISSING., PROVIDE CUTER PIN ON TOP OF CAR SHACKEL
#39081089X		May 17, 2023
DEFAULT		$6,250
Jul 19, 2018Elevators CLASS - 1
*05X10,17H11,17D06,67X10,05E01,70O02,70Q03,16J01,16B11,05J01,16H11,12Q03,12M07,100M07,61R11,40Q03,26R11,34R07,39X10,59BB05,99M05,68BB07,45O640Q02. *CEASE USE ITEMS 05X-FROM DOOR ZONE LOCK RESTRICOTR INOPERATIVE
#38259692J		Dec 19, 2018
IN VIOLATION		$1,250
Jul 19, 2018Construction CLASS - 1
*05X10,12Q03,67X10,17H11,17D06,100M07,16R09,40R09,68BB07. *CEASE USE ITEM; 05X-FRONT ZONE LOCK RESTRICTOR DISABLED; 17H,D-REPLACE/SECURE WHERE NEEDED; 100M-IN CASE OF FIRE SIGNAGE; 16R-PREVENT DEBRIS FROM
#38259693L		Sep 24, 2018
IN VIOLATION		$1,250
Jun 20, 2017Local Law CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL CERTIFICATION THAT COOLING TOWER 1000005143 HAS BEEN INSPECTED,TESTED,AND DISINFECTED,AND THAT A MAINTENANCE PLAN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY NOVEMBER 1,2016.REM:FILE ANNUAL CER
#37002793Z		Dec 18, 2017
WRITTEN OFF		$0
Feb 7, 2017Elevators CLASS - 1
59J1 EXCESSIVE ROLLBACK DURING CAR TOP INSPECITON AFTER YOU STOP THE ELEVATOR.
#38253083R		May 15, 2017
WRITTEN OFF		$0
Oct 31, 2006Construction Non-Hazardous
WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED : A GARBAGE ENCLOSURE CREATED WITH. CHAIN LINK FENCE 20' X 5' X 10' HIGH, WAS INSTALLED @ SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE 45TH ST. SIDE WALK RIGHT ON THE ST. CURB. REMEDY : OBTAIN PERMIT OR
#34542850Y		Dec 18, 2006
WRITTEN OFF		$0
Sep 14, 2006Administrative Non-Hazardous
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OFCORRECTION W/ THE DEPT. OF BLDG FOR VIOLATION # 34508113P NOTED : APPROX 100 STUDENTS & TEACHERS STAFF OBSERVED. NO CERTIFICATE WAS FILED.
#34393783R		Dec 3, 2007
WRITTEN OFF		$0
Sep 14, 2006Construction Non-Hazardous
NEW BLDG OCCUPIED W/O A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. NOTED : BLDG FULLY OCCUPIED AS SCHOOL W/ OVER 100 STUDENTS & TEACHERS STAFF OBSERVEDREMEDY : OBTAIN A VALID C OF O
#34393782P		Mar 31, 2008
WRITTEN OFF		$0
Jan 23, 2006Construction Non-Hazardous
NEW BLDG OCCUPIED W/O A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. NEW BLDG ERECTED UNDER #12-85 AND/OR NB 197CBL-07-12-74 PREMISES OCCUPIED AS A SCHOOL AT TIME OF INSPECTION W/O FIRST OBTAINING A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCC
#34508113P		Mar 13, 2006
STIPULATION/IN-VIO		$0
DOB (10)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 9, 2026IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY
1. ERECT 175 TOTAL LINER FT OF SIDEWALK SHED ALONG ENTIRE EXPOSURE 1 & 2 FRONTAGES TIGHT TO BUILDING WALL AND 2. ERECT 30 LINEAR FT OF CONSTRUCTION FENCE ALONG GROUND FLOOR WALL BULGE TO CREATE A BARRIER IN THE ADJACENT SIDEWALK. CONSTRUCTION FENCE TO PROJECT 5FT INTO PUBLIC SIDEWALK AND RETURN TIGH
#20353		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 8, 2026CONSTRUCTION
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED BRICK FA ADE BULGING HORIZONTALLY AT THE CORNER OF 15 AVENUE AND 45 STREET UNTIL ABOUT 5 FEET FROM THE ENTRANCE ON 15 AVENUE. BULGING STARTS 13 BRICKS UP AND IS APPROXIMATELY 10 INCHES HIGH.
#26-01496		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 1, 2023FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
#2301361		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 4, 2023FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#01833		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 4, 2023FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#01832		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 21, 2021ELEVATOR

#9028/704598		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 23, 2020ELEVATOR

#9028/689702		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 19, 2019ELEVATOR

#9028/655862		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 3, 2017FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00359		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 7, 2017ELEVATOR
CEASE USE
#2765C01		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (16)
IssuedViolationStatus
Aug 12, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jul 30, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 12)		Active
Dec 1, 2023Energy Grade - LL33 FTP-EN-EGRDEA
Active
Oct 4, 2023AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Oct 4, 2023AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 6, 2019Elevators ACC1
Active
Sep 6, 2019Elevators ACC1
Active
May 20, 2019Elevators EVCAT5
Active
Sep 15, 2017Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Sep 15, 2017Elevators EVCAT1
Active
May 3, 2017AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 3, 2017Elevators ACC1
Active
Jan 3, 2017Elevators ACC1
Active
Oct 1, 2012Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Oct 1, 2012Elevators EVCAT1
Active
HPD (0)

None open.

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Aug 12, 2026DOB SafetyAEUHAZ: Open
Jul 30, 2026DOB SafetyAEUHAZ: Open

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City records as of Oct 28, 2026, 3:13 PM ET. BBL 3056120040.

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