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699 EAST 4 STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11218 · BIN 3127177 · Kensington · On record since Mar 27, 2025 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘKensington
Among the most complained-about buildings in Kensington
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Kensington over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Rising — no prior history
20100'25'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
23 Priority A and B complaints over 2 years — 15.1 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
15.1/yr100th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2025
26
6 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
3
Total Priority Bⓘ
20
4 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
55%
11 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 27, 2025. Latest: Sep 23, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
26total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Sep 23, 2026

7R

7R

ACTIVE——
Sep 2, 2026
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Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

B
ACTIVE
Sep 2, 2026

Complaint assigned to construction unit

Aug 28, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 25, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 25, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jul 26, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 27, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jul 6, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 8, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jun 30, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 23, 2026

7R

7R

ACTIVE——
Jun 10, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 5, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 30, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BACTIVE——
Apr 30, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 1, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 15, 2026

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 17, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMar 20, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 11, 2026

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2026

Ecb violation served

Nov 21, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 24, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 15, 2025

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDOct 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 3, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 3, 2025

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BACTIVESep 29, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Sep 3, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 4, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 31, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDSep 2, 2025

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

Aug 17, 2025

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 15, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 21, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 13, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2025

Full stop work order served f

Aug 2, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BACTIVESep 29, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Mar 27, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 15, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACTIVE
Sep 23, 2026
7R
7R
BACTIVE
Sep 2, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 2, 2026

Complaint assigned to construction unit

BCLOSED
Aug 28, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 28, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 25, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 25, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 26, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 27, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 6, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 8, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 30, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 30, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACTIVE
Jun 23, 2026
7R
7R
BCLOSED
Jun 10, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 5, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 9, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BACTIVE
Apr 30, 2026
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
ACLOSED
Apr 30, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed May 1, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 2026
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 20, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Mar 17, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Mar 20, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 11, 2026
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jan 13, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 21, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 24, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Oct 15, 2025
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Oct 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 3, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Oct 31, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BACTIVE
Sep 3, 2025
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Sep 29, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 3, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 4, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Aug 31, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Sep 2, 2025

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2025
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Aug 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 15, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 21, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 13, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 14, 2025

Full stop work order served f

BACTIVE
Aug 2, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Sep 29, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 15, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n