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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 16

  • 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 4, 2026

    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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2024

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • I

    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
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 10, 2026$1,731,000Three family dwellings3

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.