168 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

168 South 4th Street is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building in Williamsburg, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Sima Bernat. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2019 and 2021, including several instances of building-wide outages that required HPD intervention. Most recently, there are four open bedbug-related violations (as of 2024) indicating non-compliance with annual reporting requirements, along with an open Class B violation from 2019 concerning a broken front yard gate.

The building has also faced pest challenges, with significant rodent activity documented in 2017, though subsequent inspections showed bait application and later compliance status. A construction-related matter in April 2022 resulted in a Full Stop Work Order, with the borough commissioner halting work under withdrawn application #321575899. The property has undergone various inspections and investigations between 2017 and 2024, with several violations being closed, including door/window issues in 2019 and gas leak notification requirements.

The building's heat and hot water systems have been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints from different tenants in both 2020 and 2021. While some issues have been addressed over time, the recurring nature of basic service complaints and the presence of open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age and history of infrastructure issues indicate a need for continued attention to basic services, though it is worth noting that many historical violations have been resolved through proper procedures.