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
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 · 47
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway bicycles at west at fire passage way
Feb 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 19, 2025
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 26, 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.
Apr 11, 2024
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 17, 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 24, 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.
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - 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 2, 2022
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.
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.
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.
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Oct 19, 2018
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, 2017
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 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 14, 2015
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
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door to 5 sty northeast apt e4 located at apt e4
Jun 24, 1998 · Apt E4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat excreta 2 sty northeast apt 3b thru out. , section '' ''
Jun 24, 1998 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats kitchen 4 sty south apt 4e. , section '' ''
Jun 24, 1998 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat excreta kitchen 1 sty northwest apt 1a , section '' ''
Jun 24, 1998 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.