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252 South 4 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02447-0008Map

Owner of record: 252 South 4th Street Realty Corp

252 South 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 28 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 252 South 4th Street Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 6 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
2 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
19
About 68% of the building's 28 apartments
Down from 21 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • 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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at vestibule door , 1st story

    Feb 14, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway bicycles at west at fire passage way

    Feb 14, 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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 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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective crack in wired glass at lower window sash at public hall, 3rd story

    May 18, 2016

    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.

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob entrance to 2 sty east apt b3 located at apt b3

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls northeast room 5 sty northwest apt e5 located at apt e5

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt E5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats 5 sty northeast apt 5e , section '' ''

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt 5E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash spring balances thru out 3 sty northwest apt c5 located at apt c5

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective meeting rail top sash south window center room 3 sty northwest apt c5 located at apt c5

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings thru out 4 sty northwest apt d5 located at apt d5

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt D5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls northeast and northwest room 5 sty northeast apt e5 located at apt e5

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt E5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak north wall northwest and northeast rooms 5 sty northeast apt e4 located at apt e4

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt E4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin bathroom 2 sty northwest apt b5 located at apt b5

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling center room 5 sty northeast apt e4 located at apt e4

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt E4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit entrance door to 5 sty northeast apt e4 located at apt e4

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt E4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 5 sty northeast apt e4 located at apt e4

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt E4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles bathroom 2 sty northwest apt b5 located at apt b5

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt B5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak walls northeast and northwest rooms 5 sty northwest apt e5 located at apt e5

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt E5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door to 5 sty northwest apt e5 located at apt e5

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt E5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats fecal matter 2 sty northeast apt 5b thru out. , section '' ''

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat excreta 2 sty northeast apt 3b thru out. , section '' ''

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats kitchen 4 sty south apt 4e. , section '' ''

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and or unhinged entrance door to 2 sty southeast apt b2 located at apt b2

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 12th up 5th to 6th sty east er1

    Jun 24, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles bathroom 2 sty southeast apt b2 located at apt b2

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat excreta kitchen 1 sty northwest apt 1a , section '' ''

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 5 sty northeast apt e4 located at apt e4

    Jun 24, 1998 · Apt E4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats 4 sty rear west apt 2d kitchen. , section '' ''

    May 5, 1998 · Apt 2D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat harborage observed walls 6 sty northeast apt 5f kitchen. , section '' ''

    Apr 28, 1998 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats thru out 5 sty northwest apt 1e. , section '' ''

    Apr 28, 1998 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 21, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Haz

    Nov 21, 1994

    Vh*-violation hazardous dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 15, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Having installed signage without a permit. remedy:remove illegal work

    Jul 23, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Outdoor ad co having prohibited advertising signage in c4-3 district.remedy:remove illegal signage

    Jul 23, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is sections of ceiling & joist broken loose and missing c apt 1b c2fl bathroom remedy make all necessary repairs to satisfaction of this dept

    May 16, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 11, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 11, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    May 11, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 26, 2012 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    May 17, 2005 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    Jan 6, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    Oct 18, 2004 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    Oct 13, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1920
Floors
6
Residential units
28
Building area
22,023 ft²
Lot area
4,175 ft²
Zoning
C4-3
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2447 / 8
Assessed value
$1,045,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #335470, last renewed Feb 13, 2026.

Questions about 252 South 4 Street

Who owns 252 South 4 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 252 South 4th Street Realty Corp.

Does 252 South 4 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 252 South 4 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 68% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 252 South 4 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 252 South 4 Street?

It has 28 residential units and 30 units in total.

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