# 783 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

BBL 3054110012 · Block 5411 · Lot 12 · BIN 3127614  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/783-east-4th-street-3054110012  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

783 East 4th Street (Brooklyn, NY 11218; tax lot BBL 3054110012) is a two-family home (building class B3: two-family home converted from one-family), built around 1920, on a 6,200 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as ROSENBLUM, ETHEL. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,536,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, seven active ECB violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were 10 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “783 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 (BBL 3054110012)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/783-east-4th-street-3054110012. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 7 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ROSENBLUM, ETHEL
- Building class: B3 – Two-family home converted from one-family
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 2.5
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 6,200 sq ft · Building area: 3,455 sq ft
- Zoning: R5, OP
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,536,000, assessed value $92,160, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-12 | recorded (CORRD) | CORRD dated 2017-12-12 from ROSENBLUM, ETHEL to ROSENBLUM, SAUL; ROSENBLUM, ETHEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-10-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-10-13 from ROSENBLUM, ETHEL to ROSENBLUM, SAUL; ROSENBLUM, ETHEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-10-13 | recorded (CORRD) | CORRD dated 2008-10-13 from ROSENBLUM, ETHEL to ROSENBLUM, SAUL; ROSENBLUM, ETHEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-05-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-05-15 from NEWHOUSE, CHAJA S to ROSENBLUM, ETHEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1989-01-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1989-01-10 from NEWHOUSE, SHIMON to NEWHOUSE, CHAJA S, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-02-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-02-22 from NEWHOUSE SHIMON to NEWHOUSE SHIMON; NEWHOUSE CHAJA S, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-08-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-08-10 from SHAPIRO HARRIET to NEWHOUSE SHIMON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-28 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 310217592 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. CHANGE FACADE OF EXISTING 2 STORY HOME FROM STUCCO TO VINYL SIDING AND ADD SECOND STORY FRONT HORIZONTAL EXTENTION. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-08-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301983986 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSE TO EXTEND CELLAR | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2022-04-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00702838-I1: General Construction — Minor interior renovation of cellar. No change to use, occupancy or egress.. Issued 2022-04-08, expires 2022-12-09. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2010-03-18 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 310217592: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2010-03-18, expires 2011-03-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-04-02 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 310217592: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2009-04-02, expires 2010-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-11-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310217592: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2008-11-13, expires 2009-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-06-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302138988: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2006-06-16, expires 2007-06-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-03-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302138988: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2006-03-27, expires 2007-03-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-08-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301983986: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2005-08-18, expires 2006-03-29. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-28 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-05-28 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: UNLAWFUL ACTS . FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. SUMMONS # 35683267M ISSUED ON 12/29/2025. NO RECORD OF CORRECTION AT TIME OF INSPECTIONS., COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-04-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 3: FENCES EXCEEDS PERMITTED HEIGHT. ATOI OBSERVED AT EXP #1 & #4 FRONT YARD AREA IN R5 DISTRICTS APPOX 72' LINEAR FOOT OF FENCES WITH BRICKWORKS,WROUGHT IRONS AND BAMBOO MATERIALS EXCEEDS 4' REQUIREMENTS , PILLARS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-08-03 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 3: ATOI, OBSERVED A METAL FENCE WITH BAMBOO SCREENING INSTALLED ATOP A MASONRY BASE WALL. THE OVERALL FENCE HEIGHT MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 7'-4", EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED FENCE HEIGHT IN AN R5 ZONING DISTRIC. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-08-03 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: ATOI, OBSERVED FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR NOTICE OF VIOLATION #35683267M, ISSUED ON 12/29/2025, PURSUANT TO ADMINIST. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $1,280. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-08-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: ECB VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING. FOR DOB SUMMONS # 082809C1402TS L ISSUED ON 8/28/2009. WHICH GIVES THE OW. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-10-21 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: OBSERVED PERMIT NUMBER 310 217 592-01-EW-OT ALTERATION TYPE 2 ISSUED: 03 /18/2010 AND EXPIRED: 03/18/ 2011 AND PERMIT NUMBER: 301983986-01-EW-OT ALTERATION TYPE 2-GC ISSUED: 08/18/2005 AND EXPIRED: 03/29/2006 H. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $1,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-12-29 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK WITHOUT PERMIT: PLANS FOR 302138988 SIGNED OFF 11/09/2006 INDICATE REAR(EAST) PROPERTY LINE AS 38'X 2.5". APPL. PROPOSED 2 STORY EXTENSION 22' WIDE FROM SOUTHEAST CORNER. ATOI OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL 1 STOR. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 6bgk-3dad |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $1,280. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-21 | pending (STIPULATION OFFERED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO CONDUCT FILE A FINAL INSPECTION OF PERMITTED WORK W THE DEPT.. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-08-20 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-08-03 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FENCE EXCEEDS PERMITTED HEIGHT. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | open (Open) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Building Permit - None. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Building Permit - None. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-29 | open (Open) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Building Permit - None. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Building Permit - None. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Building/Use – No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Fence - None/Inadequate. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Building Permit - None. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as ROSENBLUM, ETHEL. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2017-12-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (CORRD, 2017-12-12). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2017-12-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (CORRD, 2017-12-12). | 636b-3b5g |

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