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1749 East 4 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-06636-0056Map

Owner of record: Cohen, Joseph

1749 East 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Cohen, Joseph. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 18 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 25

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 10, 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
  • 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 24, 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.

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    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.

    Nov 7, 2016

    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 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... appx. two sq.ft. at east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt installed at interior side at north one door in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit window lower sahes at all windows, throughout in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line (lockable slide bolt installed at interior side of gate)

    May 31, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from east, the private hallway , the bathroom , the 4th room from east, the 3rd room from east, the 2nd room from east at north located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts front.

    Jun 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the 50 watts front basement apt.

    Jun 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the north courtyard.

    Jun 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at scuttle ladder 3 sty pub hall.

    Jul 16, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 5, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 10, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain one story garage.condition cited in nov 35091046j continue to exist.rem:maintain garage

    Aug 4, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failuret to maintain bldg wall &/or appurtenances.noted:@ rear of premise a one car garage is in disrepair.defects noted are entire roof collapsed into garage.garage is one story w/ flat roof which has caved in

    Jun 20, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 19, 2014 · Apt GRDFLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 19, 2014 · Apt GRDFLR

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 26, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 26, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    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 (C0)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,688 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
315
Council district
44
Block / lot
6636 / 56
Assessed value
$154,020
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #344327, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 1749 East 4 Street

Who owns 1749 East 4 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cohen, Joseph.

Does 1749 East 4 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 1749 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 1749 East 4 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1749 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.