784 East 4 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05410-0037Map
Owner of record: Samuel Friedman As Trustee
784 East 4 Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 2 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Samuel Friedman As Trustee. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 6 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 33
- 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 - 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
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
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 20, 2023
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.
Mar 22, 2023
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 9, 2022
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 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building front entrance , 1st story
Aug 3, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west, north and east walls at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all the walls, the west window frame and the south door frame at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose faucet onto the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors to the apartment in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose faucet onto the washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 10, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 10, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 10, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 10, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 10, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at second egress entrance door located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall, 1st riser from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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 21, 2017
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.
Nov 7, 2016
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 - 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 = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 3
A8: electrical work without a permit, for installing new branch circuit wiring in drive way. an application for certificate of electrical inspection is not on file., obtain permit; obtain permit
Sep 30, 2026 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of corrections. noted at a 2.75-story walk up observed property has failed certify violation #39195820l issued 07/13/2026 for failure to maintai
Sep 25, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 3
Fence exceeds permitted height. noted: at a 2.75 story walk up observed a fence at exposure 2 measuring approximately 8 feet in height, exceeding the permitted fence height., conform fence to height requirement
Sep 11, 2026 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain. at a 2.75-story walk observed a window mounted air conditioning unit installed on 1st floor at exposure 2 without the proper exterior support brackets causing unit to be a potential falling
Jul 13, 2026
Resolve - Class - 3
At time of inspection observed a blue honda odyssey with new jersey plate d78 uwz car jump the curb to access parking pad in the front of building that does not lead to garage in a residential district.rem:conf
Mar 20, 2026 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed stop work order posted 11/24/2022 has been removed from posted location. swo sticker reposted dated 3/17/2026., comply with code
Mar 17, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Ecb violation issued for work without a permit. observed a balcony erected at the rear of premises exposure #3, about 25 ft x 20 ft at the second-floor lev. it's constructed of metal supports and metal decking.
Mar 4, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Ecb vio issued for failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work with the department. noted: failure to file final inspection for approved job #b00782618 expired: 11/18/2023 for vertical and h
Mar 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 3
Atoi observed that entire front yard has been paved with impervious concrete, completely removing required planting area. violation issued.; zr-misc., comply with zoning resolution
Mar 2, 2026 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Atoi observed the construction of curb cut/driveway w/o permit. subject curb cut located aprx. 1ft from existing fire hydrant; contrary to code applicable requirements. violation issued., repair and/or replace
Mar 2, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
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- Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.at time of inspection observed a 30 yards container placed at property line withins 1 foot of pedestrian sidewalk.a metal object
Nov 24, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt ALL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 21, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2.75
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,314 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,333 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5410 / 37
- Assessed value
- $96,120
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344179, last renewed Jan 16, 2025.
Questions about 784 East 4 Street
Who owns 784 East 4 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Samuel Friedman As Trustee.
Does 784 East 4 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 784 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 784 East 4 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 784 East 4 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.