117 South 4 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02430-0029Map
Owner of record: Heiden Properties LLC
117 South 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 31 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Heiden Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 508 housing violations here, most recently on September 9, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 508
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 683
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 508
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...door and frame at bulkhead to the roof
Sep 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall at intermediate laniding at public hall stairs, 5th story
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass pane at building entrance door
Aug 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Mar 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling leading to intermediate landing leading to 3rd sty at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at intermediate landing leading to 4th sty at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 13, 2025
Open — Invalid certification
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at intermediate landing leading to 5th story at public hall, 4th story
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 29, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 29
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, west and north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 29, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 29
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling , north and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 29, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 29
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 29, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 29
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unkeyed plaster at ceiling, east, north and south wall capable of falling at public hall, 5th story
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at intermediate landing leading to 3rd sty at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 13, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, west and north wallat intermediate landing leading to 4th sty at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 13, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall at intermediate landing leading to 5th story at public hall, 4th story
Oct 13, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at intermediate landing leading to 5th story at public hall, 4th story
Oct 13, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 5th story
Oct 13, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors in the 2nd room from north located at apt 29, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 29
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 29, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 29
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 29, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 29
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 29, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 29
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sq feet at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 29, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 29
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west., east and north wall at public hall, 5th story
Oct 13, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling , north, and west wall at intermediate landing leading to 4th sty at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 13, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at intermediate landing leading to 3rd sty at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sq feet at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 29, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 18296861 issued 13-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 29
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete landing at stair at building front entrance , 1st story
Sep 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailbox for apartment #9 at public hall, 1st story
Sep 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at bulkhead , 5th story
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''apt 26''
Apr 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead , 5th story
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead , 5th story
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 17, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 3rd room from north at west, the 4th room from north located at apt 26, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 26
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 29, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 29
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at fire passageway at east yard
Feb 22, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling. in the foyer located at bsmt-apt bl, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt BL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance (defective hinges) located at bsmt-apt bl, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt BL
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of furniture blocking the fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 26, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 26
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door to room with fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 26, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 26
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 14
- Emergency none
Provide approx 50 feet of sidewalk shed at exp 1 to protect residents & public when leaving or entering building
Jan 11, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. atoi, observed the facade parapet and 5th floor exterior exp. 1 right end corner missing bricks above window, bulging bricks with discoloration, step cracks, and vertical stress cracks in the middle of stucco parapet. poses threat to the residents and public due to being over main entry
Jan 10, 2024
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Provide approx 50 feet of sidewalk shed at exp 1 to protect residents and public when leaving or entering building
Jan 11, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 4, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 26, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approx.75 linear ft of sidewalk shed @exp#1 & extend to cover 256 bedford ave(121 south 4st).install approx.30 linear ft of sidewalk shed at the middle outer court at exp#4 to safeguard public & property
Aug 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 9, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 24, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without permit. work noted: partition erected at basement, creat- ed bathroom with toilet, sink at west section, and 3pc bathroom, toilet, sink, shower, and a double drain sink at east section, arrange to be be occupied with 1 sofa, 3 chairs, and glass top table
May 25, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. at time of inspection, observed at basement level bl-c full height partitions walls erected to create 1 bedroo
Jan 10, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit. at time of inspection, observed at basement level bl-c full height partitions walls erected to create a room. 3 piece bathroom (toilet,sink, tub/shower) kitchen area arranged (stove, sink,
Jan 10, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed the facade parapet and 5th floor exterior exp. 1 right end corner missing bricks above window, bulging bricks with discolor
Jan 10, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection. observed a 5 story building with walk up-apartment, egress passageway blocked with construction material several, wood planks & crates, mesh-wire & metal studs decreasing the size of the
May 1, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Noise and vibration on burner start/waste oil in boiler room/front and rear flame sight glasses defective;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Jan 9, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan.note at time of inspection observed work performed under the aformentioned job number.the submitted tpp lacks specific means and methods of protecting tenants on fire
Dec 11, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to notify the department prior to commencement of work that requires tenant protection plan.note at the time of inspection observed work performed under the aformentioned job number.notification is requ
Dec 11, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#4 the stucco has falen from the walls. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Mar 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#4 the stucco has fallen off the bldg. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Jan 27, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted at exp#4 stucco has fallen off bldg & on to roof of bldg next tothem. remedy: repair & or replace.
Dec 2, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Noted exp 4 stucco has fallen of building & on the roof @the building next to it. rem: repair and or replace.
Sep 27, 2019 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted:at time of inspection,observed passageway from courtyard is obstructed w/ metal pipes,pile of hardwood flooring and debris,chairs and other miscellaneous i
Aug 14, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner use of prohibited door hardware. noted:at time of inspection,observed exit passageway door has illegal hardware where a push bar is required for exiting the
Aug 14, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:at time of inspection,observed stucco vaneer approx 20' by 20' at exposure#4 has dislodged and fell to roof of neighboring building. remedy:maintain
Aug 14, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall.hazard effects are. at front of building are loose hanging and missing metal cornice,also bricks at parapet wall are crack and bulging at vsrious locations.remedy :mai
Dec 12, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit.wrk.noted:partition erected at basement,created bathrmw/toilet & sink at west section & 3pc.bath toilet,sink,shower & doubledrain sink at east section.arranged to be occupied with sofa,3chairs &
May 25, 2001
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 29
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 20
Close
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- General
Mailbox
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 9
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 20
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 9
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt BL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 29
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt BL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 24
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt BL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 25
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt BL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt BL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 31
- Building area
- 21,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2430 / 29
- Assessed value
- $1,235,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #343951, last renewed Jun 25, 2026.
Questions about 117 South 4 Street
Who owns 117 South 4 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Heiden Properties LLC.
Does 117 South 4 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 508 housing violations at this property.
Is 117 South 4 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 58% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 117 South 4 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 117 South 4 Street?
It has 31 residential units and 33 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.