608 East 4 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05387-0022Map
Owner of record: Stern, Isaac
608 East 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 3 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Stern, Isaac. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 12 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 9
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 · 16
- 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
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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2
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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2
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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of permanently installed hook and eye at building vestibule door
Feb 10, 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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 9, 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 27, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Apr 9, 2024
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.
Mar 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 9, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Apr 8, 2021
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 29, 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 16, 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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 20, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work without a permit for vio#39184316z . no permit on file as of 9/25/2026., comply with commissioner's order
Sep 25, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39184315r .as of 9/25/2026., file a certificate
Sep 25, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with zoning resolution's front yard planting requirement noted: observed all green spaced has been removed and replace with approx. 224square feet of installed concrete/paved surface. property
Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed expose #1 the front-yard curb had been lowered to approx. 2 inches above grade, the measurement is taken from the gutter line edge of the roadway vertically to the top of the cur
Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on a full stop work order: atoi observed 3 construction workers actively engaged in construction while a f.s.w.o. in effect. ongoing work included drilling, hammering, installati
Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Work without permit, 2 story 3 family dwelling 1st floor full gut renovation consist of partition walls demolished, fire stopping removed walls and ceiling, new 2nd fl. floor joist front and rear pocketed. no g
Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection, observed 3 story 3 family dwelling 1st floor electrical wiring removed and exposed conductors visible and hanging from the ceiling. no electrical permit on file., obtain permit
Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
F.t.m.b.: atoi, observed a 3-story multiple dwelling where required firestopping had been removed from ceiling and wall assemblies. also, excessive combustible construction debris stored throughout the 1st fl.
Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed failure to maintain in areas of active construction work, the contents of a kitchen and bathroom have been removed with uncapped gas, water and sanitary lines. no active plumbing permit on file wi
Apr 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed chimney at rear of property demolished, sheathing is actively being removed and replacement plywood on site for installation. additionally note ; observed 3 piece bathroom at cellar., obtain permi
Apr 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov#35114380y issued on 01/25/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: comply with commissioner'
Mar 14, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.noted: two(2)story balcony at front is in disrepair.wood beams are rotted and sagging,beam at first flr is cracked at support column and in danger of fallin
Jan 28, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Jan 13, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 13, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Floor
Jan 13, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | $1,731,000 | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2.75
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,738 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5387 / 22
- Assessed value
- $130,440
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #345679, last renewed Sep 13, 2023.
Questions about 608 East 4 Street
Who owns 608 East 4 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Stern, Isaac.
Does 608 East 4 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 608 East 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 608 East 4 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 608 East 4 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.