252 South 4 Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11211

28 Units

Built in 1920

6 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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Renters Recommendations

-- of renters recommend this building

-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 252 South 4 Street
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Recent tenant reviews commend the responsive landlord, live-in super, and frequent cleaning in the building. Residents appreciate the respectful neighbors and prompt issue resolution from management. Challenges include inefficient heating systems, noise disturbances from neighboring establishments, and occasional laundry machine malfunctions. Suggestions for improvement focus on upgrading laundry facilities and addressing heating issues promptly. Overall, the building is praised for its cleanliness and safety, making it a recommended choice despite some noise and maintenance concerns.

Reviews (3)

Over 4 years ago
Good overall
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great landlord (very responsive and nice), live-in super, laundry in basement, respectful neighbors, building is cleaned often
Cons:
Really bad heating system, bad toilet piping, walls are thin= you hear your neighbors all the time, washing machines are often out of order
Advice to owner:
Fix heating please
Over 4 years ago
Not bad not amazing
Former Tenant
Pros:
I really didn’t have any issues with my apartment.
Cons:
Sometimes the funerals at the pace next door got a little out of hand. Fights and stabbings and stuff. Apartment was tiny.

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Rents and Deposits

-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 4 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 252 South 4 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.14 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
1
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jun 10, 2025: (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.
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Hazardous
1
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
May 19, 2016: section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective crack in wired glass at lower window sash at public hall, 3rd story
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
2
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
Nov 19, 2025: §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 registration statement is filed.
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Property Owners and Associates
G
Giovanni Fileccia
4(3)
Agent
1 Property28 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
J
Jack Randazzo
4(3)
Officer
1 Property28 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
S
252 South 4TH St Realty Corp
4(3)
Corporate Owner
1 Property28 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0

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