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556 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

2
DOB Complaints
33
311 Housing Calls
15
Housing Violations
8
Permits

Risk Assessment

92
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 92% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 556 East 4th Street

The four-story, 23-unit New Law Tenement building at 556 East 4th Street in Kensington, owned by Ray Chen and constructed in 1921, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues since 2022, with multiple complaints and emergencies reported throughout the building. The most recent heating issues occurred in late 2024, with complaints filed on December 31, 2024, for the entire building and individual apartments, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were either not conducted or showed heat and hot water had been restored.

The building has also faced ongoing sanitation concerns, particularly regarding garbage and recycling storage, with the latest complaints in December 2024 and March 2024, though no violations were found during inspections. Significant maintenance and safety issues have been documented, including open lead paint violation cases in apartments 4D and 5D (2022), and multiple building code violations regarding entrance door functionality and security in 2024.

The building has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in recent years (2025, 2024, 2023). Historical records from 2019-2020 show regular permit issuance for electrical and plumbing work, though specific details of the work performed are not included. The property has maintained a clean record regarding rodent inspections, passing all inspections since 2017.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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556 East 4th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Kensington.

Building Characteristics

Total units 23
Year built 1921
Total area 20400 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
15
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
33
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
8
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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556 East 4th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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556 East 4th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 556 East 4th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-12-312025-01-03Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-312025-01-03Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-202024-06-14Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-202024-01-24Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-202024-01-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 556 East 4th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-06-13COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING. , 1st STORYNone
2024-06-13CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE DEVICE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR. , 1st STORY2024-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-23CCloseNoneNone§ 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 AT DOOR LEADING TO NORTH YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
2022-10-05BOpenNone4D§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-10-05BOpenNone5D§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 556 East 4th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-12-31 21:59UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2024-12-31 21:50HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-03-20 13:26UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2024-01-22 07:51Illegal Animal Kept as PetOtherClosedDOHMH
2024-01-20 11:00HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 556 East 4th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
36645462018-08-25CLOSEDAdjacent Buildings – Not Protected2018-08-25Oath Violation Served (2018-08-26)
36645452018-08-25CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2018-09-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-09-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 556 East 4th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 556 East 4th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 556 East 4th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-01-010002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-290002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-250002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-290002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 556 East 4th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2017-10-26InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 556 East 4th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 556 East 4th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 556 East 4th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-08-2535309107NYRC PROPERTY LLCSIDEWALK SHED DOES NOT MEET CODE S¢PECIFICATIONS. NOTED: SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED AT FRONT OF BLDG W/NO LIGHTING. NO PARAPET DECK ENCLOSURES. REMEDY: CONFORM SHED TO CODE SPECIFICATIONS.RESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 556 East 4th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 556 East 4th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 556 East 4th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 556 East 4th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 556 East 4th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 556 East 4th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 556 East 4th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 556 East 4th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 556 East 4th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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