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
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 · 80
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickdown door stopper at building entrance door
Feb 25, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stop at building entrance door , 1st story
Dec 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stop at vestibule door , 1st story
Dec 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stop at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stop at building front entrance door , 1st story
Oct 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway garbage bags and debris at fire passage way
May 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electro magnetic locking device installed at vestibule door
Jun 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective roof bulkhead door
Jun 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of exterior key operated lock at roof bulkhead door (no re-entry)
Jun 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electro magnetic locking device installed at building entrance door
Jun 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | $550,000 | Coops - 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.