474 East 4 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05372-0006Map
Owner of record: 474 East 4th Street LLC
474 East 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 474 East 4th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 123 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 123
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 108
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 · 123
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at building front entrance door at north section , 1st story
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at south stack building front at north section at fire escape, 4th story
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door rubber gasket at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt a20, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt a20, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt a20, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A20
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story
Sep 28, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt a20, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A20
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.
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at door entrance. building , 1st story
Dec 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide wired glass at building front entrance door , 1st story
Mar 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at building front entrance door , 1st story
Mar 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit building entrance door , 1st story
Jan 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door rubbing at building entrance , 1st story
Jan 28, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt a20, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 24, 2024 · Apt A20
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 24, 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 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock assembly at building vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handle at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2023
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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall, 1st riser from west at north wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchen located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall, approx 30 sq ft, west wall, approx 30 sq, east wall, approx 30 sq ft, 1st window frame at west, approx 10 sq ft, south wall, approx 10 sq ft, total 110sq ft in the 4th room from east at north located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Oct 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt a14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt A14
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.
Feb 24, 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Mar 20, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt a11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 20, 2020 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt a11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 20, 2020 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd and 3rd story balconies, rear north stacks
Nov 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 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 - Construction other optional
@ apt 3fl, 2fl & 1fl due to ceiling & wall damages from fire fighting efforts. ceiling & wall require restoration @ apt 3fl, 2fl & 1fl & bas ement also windows expo #1 facade
Jun 8, 2022
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted; vacate sticker(s) posted to front door at cellar level was remove/defaced for vacate order vac 64-10 issued 2/19/2010., comply with code
Apr 27, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure#3 fire escape pathway and drop ladder obstructed by two vehicles. vehicle 1, prevents drop ladder from engaging
Mar 30, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. hpd record for mdr #303985 states premises is to be legally occupied as 4 stys w/20 class 'a' dwelling units. at
Feb 19, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.at time of inspection observed the illegal creation of a class "a" dwelling unit @ cellar level w/o permits.illegal work noted:erection of full height partitions used to sub-divide open cellar
Feb 19, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt A20
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt A20
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt A20
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt A20
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt A20
Open - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A20
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A20
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A20
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt A20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt A20
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt A20
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt A4
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt A13
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 30, 2022 · Apt A14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 30, 2022 · Apt A14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2022 · Apt A14
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 6, 2022 · Apt A2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 31, 2021 · Apt A6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2021 · Apt A19
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2020 · Apt A11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt B4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2018 · Apt B3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 2, 2018 · Apt A14
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 1, 2018 · Apt A14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2016 · Apt 21A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 5, 2016 · Apt 21A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 5, 2016 · Apt 21A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 5, 2016 · Apt 21A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 5, 2016 · Apt 21A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 5, 2016 · Apt 21A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2016 · Apt 21A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt A19
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt A19
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt A19
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt A19
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt A19
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 19, 2015 · Apt A9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2015 · Apt A9
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1922
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 16,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5372 / 6
- Assessed value
- $410,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #303985, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 474 East 4 Street
Who owns 474 East 4 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 474 East 4th Street LLC.
Does 474 East 4 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 123 housing violations at this property.
Is 474 East 4 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 474 East 4 Street built?
City records list 1922 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 474 East 4 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.