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156 South 4 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02444-0020Map

Owner of record: Mcgown, Annabelle

156 South 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mcgown, Annabelle. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 36 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
58

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 43

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance to building at public hall

    Feb 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Feb 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • I

    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 7, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt g, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Apr 24, 2013 · Apt G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective erroded mortar joints at south exterior brick wall , 2nd story

    Dec 31, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling 1 sq. ft. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2 upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2 lower level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at duplex apt 3rd sty in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 7, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 7, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 7, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 7, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 7, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 7, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 28, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 28, 2006 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing baluster at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Mar 28, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt g

    Mar 28, 2006 · Apt G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at basement in the entire apartment located at apt g

    Feb 24, 2006 · Apt G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ballasters 1& 2 sty 2 ballaster at public hall stairs

    Jul 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood door saddle at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 26, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls thru out in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 22, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 22, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Oct 29, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 13, 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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 13, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 2, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 9, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 1, 2006

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide a systems of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 & 27-954 per transient use at apt#2. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Aug 23, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. dob records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class'a'multiple dwelling. now apt#2 illegally used/converted to trans

    Aug 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide the required # of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008)bc1021.1(2019)& 27-366 for transient use at apt#2. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Aug 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide the required fire alarm system for transient use at apt#2. remedy: discotinue illegal occupancy.

    Aug 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order, noted: at time of inspection vacate sticker was removed. vacate was posted on 12-2-15 by badge#2384 pol entire rear yard & rear deck at the 1st fl are vacated

    Jan 29, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain condition: 3s & bsmy,attached,class 3,non fire proof,residential bldg,22ft x 30ft w/rear & vertical extension. at roof of rear extension there is a metal smoke stack connected to edge of 3rd

    Dec 4, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. note: at rearmetal stack at rear is rusted through at joint near bottom.rmdy:obtainpermits if required.repair and maintain make safe immediately.

    Nov 6, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/an order of the dept.noted:no access written basedupon no records of correction to ecb vio#34535332z for work w/o permithazardous.remedy:comply w/an order of the dept.forthwith.

    Feb 8, 2007 · Penalty $1,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Viol written based upon no records of corrections for vio #34522942n for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/ commissioners order & contact boro office for inspection.

    Sep 26, 2006 · Penalty $1,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit:hazardous illegal work noted:on top of 3rd story roof of bldg. at above address a structure has been erected.structure is approximately 15-18 feet high x 20-25ft wide(complete width of bldg.

    May 26, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
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  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. - hazardous - noted : at interior building ( south ) major demolition in progress : (1) demolition all roof area nd installed new joist and new floor flat ( before tilt ) and created new floo

    Mar 18, 2003

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Outside building

    Gutter/leader

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt YARD

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 22, 2013 · Apt G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 10, 2008 · Apt G

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 2, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 2, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 2, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 2, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 2, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 2, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 2, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 22, 2006 · Apt G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 22, 2006 · Apt G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 8, 2006 · Apt G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 8, 2006 · Apt G

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 8, 2006 · Apt G

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 14, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 14, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 14, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 23, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 23, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 23, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 23, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 23, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,040 ft²
Lot area
2,208 ft²
Zoning
M1-2/R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2444 / 20
Assessed value
$675,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #356929, last renewed Nov 5, 2019.

Questions about 156 South 4 Street

Who owns 156 South 4 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mcgown, Annabelle.

Does 156 South 4 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 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 156 South 4 Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 South 4 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.