Brooklyn · Block 5387 · Lot 22 · 11218

608 East 4 Street

2.75 floors · 3 apartments · 2,738 sq ft · built 1920 · class C0 · owner of record: Stern, Isaac

24open violations
$30,090ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Compliance deadlines

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 2024-09-30
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
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
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 12 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 412 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (11) · $30,090 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Sep 25, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. FOR WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT FOR VIO#39184316Z . NO PERMIT ON FILE AS OF 9/25/2026., COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER
#39205621P
Dec 2, 2026
PENDING
$2,500
Sep 25, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS. NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR VIO#39184315R .AS OF 9/25/2026., FILE A CERTIFICATE
#39205625M
Dec 2, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
Jul 24, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED EXPOSE #1 THE FRONT-YARD CURB HAD BEEN LOWERED TO APPROX. 2 INCHES ABOVE GRADE, THE MEASUREMENT IS TAKEN FROM THE GUTTER LINE EDGE OF THE ROADWAY VERTICALLY TO THE TOP OF THE CUR
#39197547Z
Oct 7, 2026
DEFAULT
$2,530
Jul 24, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
F.T.M.B.: ATOI, OBSERVED A 3-STORY MULTIPLE DWELLING WHERE REQUIRED FIRESTOPPING HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM CEILING AND WALL ASSEMBLIES. ALSO, EXCESSIVE COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS STORED THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FL.
#39197621H
Oct 7, 2026
DEFAULT
$2,530
Jul 24, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK WHILE ON A FULL STOP WORK ORDER: ATOI OBSERVED 3 CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN CONSTRUCTION WHILE A F.S.W.O. IN EFFECT. ONGOING WORK INCLUDED DRILLING, HAMMERING, INSTALLATI
#39197596P
Oct 7, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$10,000
Jul 24, 2026Unknown CLASS - 1
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED 3 STORY 3 FAMILY DWELLING 1ST FLOOR ELECTRICAL WIRING REMOVED AND EXPOSED CONDUCTORS VISIBLE AND HANGING FROM THE CEILING. NO ELECTRICAL PERMIT ON FILE., OBTAIN PERMIT
#39197598Z
Oct 7, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Jul 24, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT PERMIT, 2 STORY 3 FAMILY DWELLING 1ST FLOOR FULL GUT RENOVATION CONSIST OF PARTITION WALLS DEMOLISHED, FIRE STOPPING REMOVED WALLS AND CEILING, NEW 2ND FL. FLOOR JOIST FRONT AND REAR POCKETED. NO G
#39197597R
Oct 7, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Jul 24, 2026Zoning CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ZONING RESOLUTION'S FRONT YARD PLANTING REQUIREMENT NOTED: OBSERVED ALL GREEN SPACED HAS BEEN REMOVED AND REPLACE WITH APPROX. 224SQUARE FEET OF INSTALLED CONCRETE/PAVED SURFACE. PROPERTY
#39197546R
Oct 7, 2026
DEFAULT
$1,280
Apr 13, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
ATOI OBSERVED CHIMNEY AT REAR OF PROPERTY DEMOLISHED, SHEATHING IS ACTIVELY BEING REMOVED AND REPLACEMENT PLYWOOD ON SITE FOR INSTALLATION. ADDITIONALLY NOTE ; OBSERVED 3 PIECE BATHROOM AT CELLAR., OBTAIN PERMI
#39184316Z
Feb 8, 2027
PENDING
$2,500
Apr 13, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
ATOI OBSERVED FAILURE TO MAINTAIN IN AREAS OF ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION WORK, THE CONTENTS OF A KITCHEN AND BATHROOM HAVE BEEN REMOVED WITH UNCAPPED GAS, WATER AND SANITARY LINES. NO ACTIVE PLUMBING PERMIT ON FILE WI
#39184315R
Feb 8, 2027
PENDING
$2,500
Jan 28, 2016Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES.NOTED: TWO(2)STORY BALCONY AT FRONT IS IN DISREPAIR.WOOD BEAMS ARE ROTTED AND SAGGING,BEAM AT FIRST FLR IS CRACKED AT SUPPORT COLUMN AND IN DANGER OF FALLIN
#35114380Y
Mar 14, 2016
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (0)

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DOB NOW Safety (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 12)
Active
HPD (12) · C 2 · B 2 · A 6
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 27, 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—
May 4, 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 7, 2026
Feb 17, 2026BApt 2 · § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMar 24, 2026
Feb 17, 2026BApt 2 · § 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 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMar 24, 2026
Feb 17, 2026CApt 2 · § 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 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMar 3, 2026
Feb 17, 2026C§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF PERMANENTLY INSTALLED HOOK AND EYE AT BUILDING VESTIBULE DOORMar 3, 2026
Jun 9, 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 12, 2025
Apr 9, 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 13, 2024
Mar 22, 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 25, 2023
Feb 24, 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.May 30, 2022
Apr 8, 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 12, 2021

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Sep 25, 2026ECBConstruction: UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. FOR WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT FOR VIO#39184316Z . NO PERMIT ON FILE AS OF 9/25/2026., COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDEROpen
Sep 25, 2026ECBConstruction: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS. NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR VIO#39184315R .AS OF 9/25/2026., FILE A CERTIFICATEOpen
Jul 24, 2026ECBConstruction: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED EXPOSE #1 THE FRONT-YARD CURB HAD BEEN LOWERED TO APPROX. 2 INCHES ABOVE GRADE, THE MEASUREMENT IS TAKEN FROM THE GUTTER LINE EDGE OF THE ROADWAY VERTICALLY TO THE TOP OF THE CUROpen
Jul 24, 2026ECBConstruction: F.T.M.B.: ATOI, OBSERVED A 3-STORY MULTIPLE DWELLING WHERE REQUIRED FIRESTOPPING HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM CEILING AND WALL ASSEMBLIES. ALSO, EXCESSIVE COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS STORED THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FL.Open
Jul 24, 2026ECBConstruction: UNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK WHILE ON A FULL STOP WORK ORDER: ATOI OBSERVED 3 CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN CONSTRUCTION WHILE A F.S.W.O. IN EFFECT. ONGOING WORK INCLUDED DRILLING, HAMMERING, INSTALLATIOpen
Jul 24, 2026ECBUnknown: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED 3 STORY 3 FAMILY DWELLING 1ST FLOOR ELECTRICAL WIRING REMOVED AND EXPOSED CONDUCTORS VISIBLE AND HANGING FROM THE CEILING. NO ELECTRICAL PERMIT ON FILE., OBTAIN PERMITOpen
Jul 24, 2026ECBConstruction: WORK WITHOUT PERMIT, 2 STORY 3 FAMILY DWELLING 1ST FLOOR FULL GUT RENOVATION CONSIST OF PARTITION WALLS DEMOLISHED, FIRE STOPPING REMOVED WALLS AND CEILING, NEW 2ND FL. FLOOR JOIST FRONT AND REAR POCKETED. NO GOpen
Jul 24, 2026ECBZoning: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ZONING RESOLUTION'S FRONT YARD PLANTING REQUIREMENT NOTED: OBSERVED ALL GREEN SPACED HAS BEEN REMOVED AND REPLACE WITH APPROX. 224SQUARE FEET OF INSTALLED CONCRETE/PAVED SURFACE. PROPERTYOpen

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