Brooklyn · Block 2447 · Lot 10 · 11211

256 South 4 Street

6 floors · 33 apartments · 26,720 sq ft · built 1915 · class C6 · owner of record: 256 So 4th St Hsng Dv

39open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
6HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
47dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
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 47 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 47 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 63 days
Annual
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 26,720 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 168 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 168 days
Annual filing
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

Sep 1, 2027
in 291 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
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 778 days
Next cycle year 2028
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-03-02 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#43771
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#16099
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 29, 2021FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
#2003304
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 15, 2014LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
#11137
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 25, 2024Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Apr 29, 2021Energy Grade - LL33 FTP-EN-EGRDEA
Active
May 15, 2014Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
HPD (29) · C 6 · B 16 · A 6
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jan 20, 2021I§ 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS #6 ( 2 STORY, EAST1), POSTED COPIES FOR VACATE ORDER # 159498—
Dec 16, 2025BApt 28 · § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY 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 28, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJan 20, 2026
Oct 21, 2025CApt 30 · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 30, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 4, 2025
Oct 21, 2025BApt 30 · § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY 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 30, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 25, 2025
Jun 20, 2023CApt 25 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 25, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJul 16, 2023
Jun 20, 2023AApt 25 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 25, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTSep 23, 2023
Jan 14, 2021CApt 6 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJan 20, 2021
Jan 14, 2021CApt 11 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 11, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 20, 2021
Jan 14, 2021BApt 11 · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 11, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHFeb 18, 2021
Jan 14, 2021BApt 11 · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 11, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHFeb 18, 2021
Jan 14, 2021C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE 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 STORYJan 20, 2021
Oct 26, 2017BApt 1 · § 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 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 30, 2017
Oct 26, 2017BApt 1 · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 30, 2017
Oct 26, 2017BApt 1 · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 30, 2017
Aug 2, 2016BApt 1 · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). INOPERATIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTSep 6, 2016
Aug 2, 2016BApt 1 · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERATIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTSep 6, 2016
Aug 2, 2016AApt 1 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 5, 2016
Aug 2, 2016AApt 1 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST, THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH, THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 5, 2016
Aug 2, 2016BApt 1 · § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTSep 6, 2016
Aug 2, 2016BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING, WEST WALL, NORTH WALL, EAST WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTSep 6, 2016
Aug 2, 2016AApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING THE ESCUTCHEON PLATE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 5, 2016
Oct 24, 2013CApt 27 · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR TO ROOM WITH FIRE ESCAPE. IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 27, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNov 1, 2013
Mar 1, 2011BApt 32 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 32, 6th STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHApr 5, 2011
Mar 1, 2011BApt 32 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 32, 6th STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHApr 5, 2011
Feb 7, 2011BApt 29 · § 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 29, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 14, 2011
Feb 7, 2011BApt 29 · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 29, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 14, 2011
Aug 4, 2009AApt 11 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT CLOSET DOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 11, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHNov 7, 2009
Aug 4, 2009BApt 29 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTERBALANCE LOWER SASH KITCHEN 6 STY NORTH APT 29. , SECTION '' ''Sep 8, 2009
Aug 4, 2009AApt #17 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT #17, 4th STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHNov 7, 2009

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City records as of Nov 14, 2026, 7:35 PM ET. BBL 3024470010.

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