85 South 4 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02429-0023Map
Owner of record: Cooper, Jasper
85 South 4 Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cooper, Jasper. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 16 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 14
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 19
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Mar 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 6 wood balusters at 2nd story at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood handrail at east wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 24, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood newel post at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing five wood balusters at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Feb 24, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood balustrade at 2nd and 3rd stories at public hall stairs
Feb 24, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And department rules and regulations: remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at third story balcony at fire escape at front of building
Oct 13, 2006
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents cellar front.
Aug 26, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom, 2nd story apartment 4.
Aug 26, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at walls and ceiling throughout 3 sty apt 3.
Aug 26, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy . 2 apts converted to 4 apts creating mutiple dwellings.
Aug 26, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Aug 26, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes or obtain a certificate of occupancy basement apt.
Aug 26, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 27-2032, 2034 adnim. code: discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system wall unit north room basement apt.
Aug 26, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 27-2032, 2034 adnim. code: discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system wall unit north room 1st sty apt 1.
Aug 26, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 27-2032, 2034 adnim. code: discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system wall unit north room 2nd sty apt 2.
Aug 26, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 22, 2012
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. noted: const. of ext. at roof level approx. 20' long 8' high, white aluminum siding. no permit available at time of inspection remedy: obtain permit or return premises to prior legal condition
Jun 25, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: construction of an extension at roof level. extension is approx 20' long x bldg width x 8' high extension has windows and is finished with white aluminum remedy: obtain a permit or restore premise to prior legal condition
Dec 20, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: work noted: having installed an ex tension at roof level: extension is timber frame and project 4' above roof level remedy: obtain a permit or restore to prior legal conditions
Nov 24, 1999
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: having erected a dormer off of rear section of roof to raise ceiling height of attic. no permit posted remedy:" stop all work. obtain a permit if feasible or remove illegal work
Apr 1, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.note:at the south (front) and west (left side) sides of bldg missing asphalt shingles/ siding throughout. rmdy: repair and/or replace defects.
May 7, 2013 · Penalty $230
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. note: at roof level a structure apprx 25'w x 10'd x10'h with roof, a window and vinyl siding has been erected, no permit on file for work done. rmdy: obtain permit or return to prior legal co
May 7, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35000718r issued on 3/26/13. for work w/o a permit extension at roof. rmdy: complywith the commissioner's order.
May 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. note extension constructed on roof of existing bldg. wood frame structure w/vinyl siding. structure approx 25'long x 18'ft wide & 8'ft in height erected on top of existing bldg. remedy: obtain
Mar 26, 2013
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit- noted- const. of ext. at roof level approx. 20' long x bldg. as pth x 8 high - white aluminum siping. at permits available at the of inspection. remedy- obtain a permit forth with and bri
Jun 25, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit : work noted: construction of an extension at roof level extension is approx. 20 long x bldg. width x 8 high exten- sion has window and is finished with white aluminum. remedy: obtain a
Dec 20, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department records. two family dwelling converted to a (4) four family dwelling. (each floor is an apartment). remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend the c/o.
Aug 19, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: having erected an extension to the rear of attic on the roof. part of extension sits on roof of adjacent property. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or remove extension on
Aug 19, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. building department records whichindicates residence legally approved for two families, residence now
Aug 8, 1999 · Penalty $7,000
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records. illegal occupancy noted legal two family converted to an illegal three family. note at basement level full partition walls erected crea
Aug 8, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted having erected a dormer off of rear section of roof to rasie ceiling hight of attic no permit posted remedy stop all work obtain a permit if feasible or remove all illegal work
Apr 1, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records. premises occupied as a three familiy c/o number 138745 states two families total. discontinue illegal use.
Apr 1, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 23, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 23, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 23, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 23, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 23, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 23, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 17, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Mar 31, 2003 · Apt G FL
Close - Heating
Space heater
Mar 7, 2003 · Apt G FL
Close
Show 4 more ↓
- Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 7, 2003 · Apt G FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Mar 7, 2003 · Apt G FL
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 7, 2003 · Apt G FL
Close - General
Doors
Mar 7, 2003 · Apt G FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,124 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,228 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2429 / 23
- Assessed value
- $193,260
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #814833, last renewed Jan 12, 2026.
Questions about 85 South 4 Street
Who owns 85 South 4 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cooper, Jasper.
Does 85 South 4 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 85 South 4 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 85 South 4 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 85 South 4 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.