171 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

171 South 4th Street is a 6-story, 23-unit residential building located in Williamsburg, built in 1914 under the New Law Tenement classification. The property, currently owned by Israel Gold, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in late 2024. During December 2024, multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented, including issues with flooring, painting, water leaks, and window frames, with particular attention needed for problems involving both floor systems and ceiling conditions.

The building has also faced recurring safety concerns, as evidenced by the open violations from January 2023 regarding fire escape obstructions caused by improperly placed air conditioning units on multiple floors (3rd, 4th, and 5th stories), and ongoing issues with apartment 3's door and carbon monoxide detection system not meeting code requirements from 2021. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple 311 complaints over the past few years, including recent sewage and water supply issues. While some complaints were investigated without resulting violations, the building has a notable history of similar maintenance patterns.

Of particular note is the pattern of complaints regarding illegal hotel room activity, with multiple reports between 2019 and 2024, though inspections often resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access. The building's common areas and systems have experienced various infrastructure problems, including electrical, plumbing, and pest control issues, though recent bedbug reports from 2022-2025 indicate no infestations during the reporting periods. The property's rodent inspection history shows a mix of results, with some periods requiring bait application in 2012 and rat activity noted in 2018, but more recent inspections from 2019 show compliance.