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444 Avenue X, Brooklyn — Grade F | OpenStoop

444 AVENUE X, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: F (7/100)

Year Built: 1960 · Units: 50

444 Avenue X

Brooklyn 11223

Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

444 Avenue X is an elevator apartment building built in 1960 in Brooklyn with 50 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 26 open Class C hazardous violations and outstanding tax liens among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 883 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large postwar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11223)

6,700 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 11223

Bottom tier

Avg score: 94

WorstBest in 11223

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Hazardous ECB Violation

The Environmental Control Board identified a hazardous condition requiring immediate attention.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

17Critical

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

97Excellent

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

56Fair

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

67Fair

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

44Poor

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

76Good

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 275 violations · Peak: 92 in 2024

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

456

Violations

275

Permits

Financial

Compliance

Inspections

Legal

Total: 883 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

257

Housing Violations→

(132 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

44.3x neighborhood avg

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

86.7x neighborhood avg

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

6.4x neighborhood avg

148

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

11.0x neighborhood avg

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1960

Built 66 years ago

↑Improving — 30 violations this year vs 53 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Sep 26, 2011

Agreement — $1,300,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000339288

Sep 26, 2011

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $1,300,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000339289

Sep 26, 2011

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000339290

Jul 18, 2005

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $343,670.36

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000400348

Jul 18, 2005

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000400350

Jul 18, 2005

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000400349

Aug 22, 1996

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Dec 26, 1995

Agreement

Recorded

Jul 31, 1990

Agreement

Recorded

Jul 31, 1990

Assignment

Recorded

Jul 31, 1990

Mortgage — $111,106.12

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

LEAS

Recorded

Date unknown

Satisfaction of Agreement

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

May 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: D1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: D1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: D1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: D1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Feb 26, 2019

Tenant Action — NEWPORT LEASING

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 26, 2019

Dec 26, 2018

Tenant Action/Harrassment — ESTATES NY REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 26, 2018

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (3)

Complaint

Apr 21, 2026• 1 month ago

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 6, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Complaint

Apr 21, 2026• 1 month ago

PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 2, 2025

Complaint

Apr 21, 2026• 1 month ago

GENERAL — COOKING GAS [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 2, 2025

Medium Priority (3)

Complaint

Apr 21, 2026• 1 month ago

APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 6, 2026

311 Complaint

Mar 7, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

Complaint Type: APPLIANCE

Descriptor: ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

Descriptor2: NO GAS OR ELECTRICITY

Resolution Description: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more in

Closed Date: Apr 21, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 7, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

BASIN/SINK

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BASIN/SINK

Descriptor2: PIPE LEAKING

Closed Date: Apr 21, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Informational (3)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

444 AVENUE X, LLC

Year Built: 1,960

Building Class: D1

Gross Area: 50,400 sqft

Units: 50

Stories: 6

Zoning: R4

Assessed Value: $2,169,000

Market Value: $4,820,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

444 AVENUE X, LLC

Year Built: 1,960

Building Class: D1

Gross Area: 50,400 sqft

Units: 50

Stories: 6

Zoning: R4

Assessed Value: $2,169,000

Market Value: $4,820,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 5 months ago

Assessed

444 AVENUE X, LLC

Year Built: 1,960

Building Class: D1

Gross Area: 50,400 sqft

Units: 50

Stories: 6

Zoning: R4

Assessed Value: $2,256,300

Market Value: $5,014,000

Other Events (11)

311 Complaint

May 25, 2026• 7 days ago

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: May 25, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

May 22, 2026• 10 days ago

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: May 21, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

May 16, 2026• 16 days ago

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that police action was not necessary. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another co

Closed Date: May 16, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Apr 1, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Apr 1, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 16, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Mar 17, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 13, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Mar 14, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Mar 3, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 24, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Feb 25, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 22, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Feb 24, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 16, 2026• 3 months ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Feb 16, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 14, 2026• 3 months ago

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and observed no criminal violation upon their arrival. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint. If possib

Closed Date: Feb 14, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Property Details

Year Built

1960

Total Units

Residential Units

Building Class

Location

BBL

3072000008

Zipcode

11223

Location

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444 AVENUE X, Brooklyn — Grade F

444 Avenue X

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