1856 West 4 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-06676-0028Map
Owner of record: Du, Simon
1856 West 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Du, Simon. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 43 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 18
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 · 45
- 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 6, 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 20, 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 11, 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 12, 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 21, 2023
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.
Mar 27, 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 10, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Open — Info 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 13, 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock on door at entrance too building , 1st story
Jan 26, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door in the entrance of the building , 1st story
Jan 14, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - 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 31, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handle at entrance door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser and radiators in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department doors and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling ( acoustic tile ) in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 4sq.ft and east wall 1 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 4sq.ft and east wall 1 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13074497 issued 16-may-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in lobby , 1st story
Feb 28, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective heavy duty locking device on door at entrance to building , 1st story
Feb 28, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective heavy duty locking device on door at lobby, 1st story
Feb 28, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Feb 26, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed in building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 26, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - 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 notice missing at wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar above the 2nd story windows at the front of building , 2nd story
Oct 25, 2018
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 22, 2018
Open — Info 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 30, 2017
Open — Info 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 16, 2016
Open — Info 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 14, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 25, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated installed entrance door to building .
Jul 13, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Work w/o permit. i observed in rear of basement,hot & cold water linesvan to 3pc bathroom & kitchen. also drain lines ran to the same 3pc bathroom & kitchen. also gas line can to gas stove in the same kitchen.
Nov 16, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
May 15, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 15, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 15, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 15, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 23, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 23, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 23, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 23, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Signage missing
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Aug 15, 2004 · Apt 1 FL
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Jul 12, 2004 · Apt 1 FL
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Jul 10, 2004 · Apt 1 FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,198 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,608 ft²
- Zoning
- R4-1
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 6676 / 28
- Assessed value
- $406,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #366746, last renewed Feb 28, 2008.
Questions about 1856 West 4 Street
Who owns 1856 West 4 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Du, Simon.
Does 1856 West 4 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 1856 West 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 1856 West 4 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1856 West 4 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.