170 South 4 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02446-0075Map
Owner of record: 170 South 4th Sullivan LLC
170 South 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 170 South 4th Sullivan LLC. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 10 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- 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 · 33
- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard court
Jul 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at public hall all stories.
Nov 23, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire escape window was unopenable obstructing 2nd means of egress at the 2nd story apartment. located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance first story apartment 1 duplex apartment with basement. located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 178, 217 m/d law provide a ventilating skylight directly over the stairwell with wire glass at roof over public hall stairs.
Nov 23, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Nov 23, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at the 3rd story balcony. front stack
Nov 23, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Oct 15, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Oct 29, 2003 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters [3] at stairs from 1st story public hall to basement
Oct 29, 2003
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew at closet ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story
Oct 29, 2003 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 3rd story
Feb 12, 2001 · Apt 4R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition illegally subdivided into 2 apartments with rear apt# 4r having no access to 2nd means of egress in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 31, 2001 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition building occupancy increased from 3 apt. to 5 apt.
Jan 31, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 2 sty rear west room negron.
Apr 29, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes west room 3 sty rear blanco.
Apr 29, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of propane tank heater bing used in basement 1 sty front room
Feb 26, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of iron gate chains and padlock basement sty door to 1 sty public hall stairs
Feb 26, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the use of the premises for single room occupancy all stys
Feb 26, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work 2 sty rear east room
Feb 26, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work 2 sty rear west room
Feb 26, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work 3 sty rear west room
Feb 26, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work 3 sty front east room
Feb 26, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe south wall front room basement sty
Feb 26, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room center cellar r47.
Jan 20, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door r46.
Jan 20, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Atoi observed cement truck with chute extended actively pumping mix down into cellar access hatch at front of dwelling. persons present within refuse to allow access. no permit posted or on dob record to substa
Jan 6, 2026
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.partitions erected & arranged & occupied as sro's bsmt & all stories. no legal 2nd means of egress from 2 story rear east, rear west & 3 sto
Feb 26, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 15, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 19, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 19, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Oct 19, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jun 21, 2003 · Apt BLDG.
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | $3,475,000 | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,449 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2/R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2446 / 75
- Assessed value
- $205,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #356949, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.
Questions about 170 South 4 Street
Who owns 170 South 4 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 170 South 4th Sullivan LLC.
Does 170 South 4 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 170 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 170 South 4 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 170 South 4 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.