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256 South 4 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02447-0010Map

Owner of record: 256 So 4th St Hsng Dv

256 South 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 33 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 256 So 4th St Hsng Dv. HPD has recorded 80 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
80
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
63

What to know

Concern
5 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 · 80

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickdown door stopper at building entrance door

    Feb 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickdown door stopper at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stop at building entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stop at vestibule door , 1st story

    Dec 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 28, 6th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 28

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 30, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 30

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 30, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 30

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stop at vestibule door , 1st story

    Oct 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stop at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall

    Oct 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ''hinges'' at door leading to cellar from west yard

    Jun 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide in the event of a power outage a heavy duty lockset at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnatic locking device installed at the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway garbage bags and debris at fire passage way

    May 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator in the public hall stairs at 6th story intermediate landing

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at vestibule door

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electro magnetic locking device installed at vestibule door

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective roof bulkhead door

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of exterior key operated lock at roof bulkhead door (no re-entry)

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electro magnetic locking device installed at building entrance door

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the public hall stairs at roof bulkhead

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling in the public hall stairs at roof bulkhead

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at roof bulkhead in the public hall stairs

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive vegetation obstructing egress, east stack at north fire escape, building front

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 25, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 25

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 25

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 25, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the 4th room from north located at apt 25, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 33, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts #6 ( 2 story, east1), posted copies for vacate order # 159498

    Jan 20, 2021

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

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Oct 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Oct 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 30

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 30

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 1, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 27, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 27, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 27, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 27, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jul 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 18, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 18, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 26, 2016 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2014 · Apt 21

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jul 20, 2011 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2011 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2011 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 14, 2004 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 9, 2004 · Apt #17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 9, 2004 · Apt #17

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 16, 2026$550,000Coops - walkup apartments—

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1915
Floors
6
Residential units
33
Building area
26,720 ft²
Lot area
5,517 ft²
Zoning
C4-3
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2447 / 10
Assessed value
$1,546,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #328189, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.

Questions about 256 South 4 Street

Who owns 256 South 4 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 256 So 4th St Hsng Dv.

Does 256 South 4 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 80 housing violations at this property.

Is 256 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 256 South 4 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 256 South 4 Street?

It has 33 residential units and 36 units in total.

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