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556 East 4 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05372-0041Map

Owner of record: Yrc Property LLC

556 East 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 23 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Yrc Property LLC. HPD has recorded 161 housing violations here, most recently on August 22, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 23 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
161
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
79

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 22, 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
23
About 100% of the building's 23 apartments

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 · 161

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet. observed at the wood counter top st north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than10 square feet observed at the ssurface of the metal window stiles 1st from north at east, in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window casing 1st from north at east, in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the north and east walls, in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at west ,north and east walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking sealer at sink and faucet on counter top 1st from east at north, in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window 1st from north at east, in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wire at the ceiling light fixtures, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mansony cements at door threshold of the west entrance, in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing plastic cover plate at electric outlets 1st from south at west, in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges of the door closer, in the entrance located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective metal window stiles 1st from north at east, in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing plastic cover plate at electric outlets 1st from west at north, in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose and detached hinges at wood door free standing of the room entrance 1st from north, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5d, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling, in the 4th room from east located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective the washbasin ,at west wall, in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass at exterior side of the lower sash window 1st from west at north, in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at west wall around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Apr 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Apr 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glazing at the bathtub surface in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Apr 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at entrance door to building. , 1st story

    Jun 13, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device at building entrance door. , 1st 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 north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 5D

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sealed dumbwaiter doors as to be readily openable at all stories at public hall

    Mar 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front at north section

    Dec 29, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall stairs

    Dec 29, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 14, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure#1/2 fire escape pathways obstructed by window type a/c units and household items. exposure#2 pathway obstructed

    Feb 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code s¢pecifications. noted: sidewalk shed erected at front of bldg w/no lighting. no parapet deck enclosures. remedy: conform shed to code specifications.

    Aug 25, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:@1st story.apt2a @rear section of bldg right side interior of apt hallway left wall minor crack @bottom of wall near baseboard.another crack @rear left si

    Jul 24, 2017 · Penalty $230

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt C4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 6, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 21, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 21, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 22, 2017 · Apt 2A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1921
Floors
4
Residential units
23
Building area
20,400 ft²
Lot area
6,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
312
Council district
39
Block / lot
5372 / 41
Assessed value
$651,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #322014, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.

Questions about 556 East 4 Street

Who owns 556 East 4 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yrc Property LLC.

Does 556 East 4 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 161 housing violations at this property.

Is 556 East 4 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 23 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 23 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 556 East 4 Street built?

City records list 1921 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 556 East 4 Street?

It has 23 residential units.

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