Brooklyn · Block 2444 · Lot 20 · 11211

156 South 4 Street

3 floors · 4 apartments · 3,040 sq ft · built 1899 · class C3 · owner of record: Mcgown, Annabelle

55open violations
$8,750ECB/OATH penalties owed
3HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2020-11-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 62 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 1 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 777 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (9) · $8,750 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 23, 2019Quality of Life CLASS - 2
PERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT RESIDENTIALPURPOSES. DOB RECORDS INDICATES PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED AS A CLASS'A'MULTIPLE DWELLING. NOW APT#2 ILLEGALLY USED/CONVERTED TO TRANS
#35443705K
Nov 9, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Aug 23, 2019Construction CLASS - 1
SEC. 907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE AT APT#2. REMEDY: DISCOTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.
#35443707Y
Nov 9, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Aug 23, 2019Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE A SYSTEMS OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIRED PER BC 903.2 & 27-954 PER TRANSIENT USE AT APT#2. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.
#35443706M
Nov 9, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Aug 23, 2019Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED # OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC 1018.1(2008)BC1021.1(2019)& 27-366 FOR TRANSIENT USE AT APT#2. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.
#35443708X
Nov 9, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Dec 4, 2015Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONDITION: 3S & BSMY,ATTACHED,CLASS 3,NON FIRE PROOF,RESIDENTIAL BLDG,22FT X 30FT W/REAR & VERTICAL EXTENSION. AT ROOF OF REAR EXTENSION THERE IS A METAL SMOKE STACK CONNECTED TO EDGE OF 3RD
#35155135L
Feb 1, 2016
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Nov 6, 2015Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTE: AT REARMETAL STACK AT REAR IS RUSTED THROUGH AT JOINT NEAR BOTTOM.RMDY:OBTAINPERMITS IF REQUIRED.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MAKE SAFE IMMEDIATELY.
#35161168Z
May 16, 2016
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Feb 8, 2007Unknown Hazardous
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/AN ORDER OF THE DEPT.NOTED:NO ACCESS WRITTEN BASEDUPON NO RECORDS OF CORRECTION TO ECB VIO#34535332Z FOR WORK W/O PERMITHAZARDOUS.REMEDY:COMPLY W/AN ORDER OF THE DEPT.FORTHWITH.
#34560844R
Apr 3, 2008
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Sep 26, 2006Construction Hazardous
VIOL WRITTEN BASED UPON NO RECORDS OF CORRECTIONS FOR VIO #34522942N FOR WORK W/O A PERMIT. REMEDY: COMPLY W/ COMMISSIONERS ORDER & CONTACT BORO OFFICE FOR INSPECTION.
#34535332Z
Oct 23, 2007
WRITTEN OFF
$0
May 26, 2006Construction Hazardous
WORK WITHOUT PERMIT:HAZARDOUS ILLEGAL WORK NOTED:ON TOP OF 3RD STORY ROOF OF BLDG. AT ABOVE ADDRESS A STRUCTURE HAS BEEN ERECTED.STRUCTURE IS APPROXIMATELY 15-18 FEET HIGH X 20-25FT WIDE(COMPLETE WIDTH OF BLDG.
#34522942N
Jul 10, 2006
DEFAULT
$0
DOB (5)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 13, 2019FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00419
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 13, 2019FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00420
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 13, 2019FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00421
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 9, 2016FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00236
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 1, 2006CONSTRUCTION

#0102MB
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (5)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 8, 2026Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 1)
Active
Nov 13, 2019AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Nov 13, 2019AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Nov 13, 2019AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Mar 9, 2016AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (36) · C 3 · B 19 · A 8
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Nov 19, 2025I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 26, 2024I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 17, 2023I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Mar 2, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Apr 13, 2021I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 7, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
May 5, 2026A(A) § HMC: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.Aug 8, 2026
Feb 17, 2026C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENTFeb 23, 2026
Feb 6, 2026CApt 2 · § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTFeb 6, 2026
Jun 10, 2025A(A) § HMC: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.Sep 13, 2025
Apr 11, 2024A(A) § HMC: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.Jul 15, 2024
Mar 24, 2023A(A) § HMC: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 27, 2023
Mar 2, 2022A(A) § HMC: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 5, 2022
Apr 13, 2021A(A) § HMC: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.Jul 17, 2021
Apr 29, 2013CApt G · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT G, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTHApr 25, 2013
Jan 4, 2010AApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2 LOWER LEVEL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTApr 9, 2010
Jan 4, 2010BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ERRODED MORTAR JOINTS AT SOUTH EXTERIOR BRICK WALL , 2nd STORYFeb 8, 2010
Jan 4, 2010BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT CEILING 1 SQ. FT. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2 UPPER LEVEL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTFeb 8, 2010
May 10, 2007BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING AT DUPLEX APT 3RD STY IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WESTJun 19, 2007
May 9, 2007BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WESTJun 18, 2007
May 9, 2007BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WESTJun 18, 2007
May 9, 2007BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WESTJun 18, 2007
May 9, 2007BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WESTJun 18, 2007
May 9, 2007BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WESTJun 18, 2007
Mar 30, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BALUSTER AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORYMay 9, 2006
Mar 30, 2006BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYMay 9, 2006
Mar 30, 2006BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYMay 9, 2006
Mar 30, 2006BApt G · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. LOCATED AT APT GMay 9, 2006
Feb 27, 2006BApt G · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING AT BASEMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT GApr 8, 2006
Jul 12, 2005BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BALLASTERS 1& 2 STY 2 BALLASTER AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRSAug 21, 2005
Apr 28, 2004BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WOOD DOOR SADDLE AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYJun 7, 2004
Feb 24, 2004BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILINGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYApr 4, 2004
Feb 24, 2004AApt 2 · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS THRU OUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYJun 3, 2004
Dec 16, 2003BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYJan 25, 2004
Dec 16, 2003BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYJan 25, 2004
Oct 31, 2003BSECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FRONT YARDDec 10, 2003

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