A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 93% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 33.3. In ZIP 11249, 60% of residential buildings hold an A and
7% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
C
Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
16 total — 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 11 class B, 2 class A. Oldest open since 2005-08-26.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
2 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
12 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (10) · Street Condition (1) · HEAT/HOT WATER (1).
Filed construction activity
No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit
costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done
without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1899)
No
Six or more residential units (2)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
85 S. 4TH ST., LLC
Head officer
Jasper Cooper
Managing agent
EJS Equities LLC
Last registered
2026-01-12
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$2,362,000
$141,720
2026
$2,990,000
$179,400
2027
$3,221,000
$193,260
The city's market estimate has risen
36% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
Marcy Av — J M Z · 0.4 mi straight-line (about an 11-minute walk) · station accessibility: full Bedford Av — L · 0.5 mi straight-line (about a 13-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Wythe Av / S 3 St — B32 Q59 · 400 ft
Citi Bike
S 4 St & Wythe Ave · 350 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
12 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 1 of them about heat or hot water.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $1,054,500 on
2021-12-30 (recorded via MERS, the industry registry; the lender is not named on the record). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2021-12-30
Mortgage $1,054,500 — from COOPER, JASPER to MERS
$1,054,500
2005-02-01
Mortgage $38,250 — from COOPER, JASPER to NATIONAL CITY BANK
$38,250
2005-02-01
Mortgage $612,000 — from COOPER, JASPER to MERS INC.
$612,000
2004-12-23
Deed $765,000 — from D&W REAL ESTATE LLC to COOPER, JASPER
$765,000
1999-01-14
Mortgage $280,000 — from PINSKER, RIVKA to FIRST FINANCIAL EQUITIES INC
$280,000
Ten-year activity
20100
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
12
2024
2025
2026
Housing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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Year
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
0
0
2018
1
0
0
1
2019
0
0
0
0
2020
1
0
0
1
2021
2
4
0
6
2022
1
1
1
3
2023
2
0
0
2
2024
10
0
2
12
2025
3
0
0
3
2026
3
0
0
3
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HPD class I: §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
The full timeline
2026
2026-09-05Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2026-09-05311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2026-01-19Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025
2025-11-25HPD class I: §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
2024-05-06Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2024-02-26Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2023
2023-11-29HPD class I: §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
2022-03-17HPD class I: §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
2022-01-05Mortgage satisfied — from COOPER, JASPER to THE BANK OF NEW YORK; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,; COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P.; BAC
2021
2021-12-30Deed — from 85 S. 4TH ST., LLC to COOPER, JASPER
2021-12-30CORRD — from 85 S. 4TH ST., LLC to 85 S. 4TH ST., LLC
2021-12-30Mortgage $1,054,500 — from COOPER, JASPER to MERS$1,054,500
2021-11-30Deed transfer (nominal price)
2021-09-01311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-03-17Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020
2020-11-08311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2014-06-02Mortgage satisfied — from COOPER, JASPER to NATIONAL CITY BANK; RCS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
2014-04-30Mortgage assigned — from NATIONAL CITY BANK; PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION to RCS RECOVERY SERVICES, LLC
2013
2013-08-29Mortgage assigned — from AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON; THE BANK OF NEW YORK
2013-05-07ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTE: AT ROOF LEVEL A STRUCTURE APPRX 25'W X 10'D X10'H WITH ROOF, A WINDOW AND VINYL SIDING HAS BEEN ERECTED,
2013-05-07ECB CLASS - 3 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTE:AT THE SOUTH (FRONT) AND WEST (LEFT SIDE) SIDES OF BLDG MISSING ASPHALT S$230
2013-05-04ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#35000718R ISSUED ON 3/26/13. FOR WORK W/O A PERMIT EXTENSION AT ROOF. RM
2013-03-26ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O PERMIT. NOTE EXTENSION CONSTRUCTED ON ROOF OF EXISTING BLDG. WOOD FRAME STRUCTURE W/VINYL SIDING. STRUCTURE APPROX 25'LON
2013-01-17DOB complaint, category ?
2012
2012-09-17311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2012-09-17DOB complaint, category ?
2012-09-14311: General Construction/Plumbing — Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport - Illegal
2012-09-14DOB complaint, category ?
2012-08-18311: General Construction/Plumbing — Working Contrary To Stop Work Order
2012-08-18DOB complaint, category ?
2012-07-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-06-27Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION, CONSTRUCT NON LOAD BEARING WALLS IN BASEMENT. . NO CHANGE IN BULK, USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$59,000
2012-06-27Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION, CONSTRUCT NON LOAD BEARING WALLS IN BASEMENT. . NO CHANGE IN BULK, USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$59,000
2012-05-22DOB violation C:
2012-02-24HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING 6 WOOD BALUSTERS AT 2ND STORY AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY
2012-02-24HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING FIVE WOOD BALUSTERS AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY
2012-02-24HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WOOD NEWEL POST AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY
2012-02-24HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD HANDRAIL AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY
2012-02-24HPD class A: SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A C
2012-02-24HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD BALUSTRADE AT 2ND AND 3RD STORIES AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS
2008-07-16Deed — from COOPER, JASPER to 85 S. 4TH ST., LLC
2006
2006-10-13HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005,2007 ADMIN. CODE AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS: REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER PO
2006-08-09DEED COR — from D & W REAL ESTATE SPRING LLC to COOPER, JASPER
2005
2005-08-26HPD class B: SECTION 27-2032, 2034 ADNIM. CODE: DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OB
2005-08-26HPD class B: SECTION 27-2032, 2034 ADNIM. CODE: DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OB
2005-08-26HPD class B: SECTION 27-2032, 2034 ADNIM. CODE: DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OB
2005-08-26HPD class B: SECTION 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING PURPOSES OR OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY BASEMENT APT.
2005-08-26HPD class B: SECTION 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 M.D. LAW- ABOVE FRAME BUILDING HAS BEEN CONVERTED FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO A MULTIPLE DWELLING AND IS NOW OCC
2005-08-26HPD class B: SECTION 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 M.D.LAW-FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE CONVERSION FROM
2005-08-26HPD class A: SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT 3 STY APT
2005-08-26HPD class B: SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN & BATHROOM, 2ND STORY APARTMENT 4.
2005-08-26HPD class C: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISNACE CONSISTING OF RODENTS CELLAR FRONT.
2005-06-15Mortgage satisfied — from PINSKER, RIVKA to FIRST FINANCEIAL EQUITIES, INC.
2005-02-01Mortgage $38,250 — from COOPER, JASPER to NATIONAL CITY BANK$38,250
2005-02-01Mortgage $612,000 — from COOPER, JASPER to MERS INC.$612,000
2005-01-04Deed — from PINSKER, RIVKA to D&W REAL ESTATE SPRING LLC
2004
2004-12-23Deed $765,000 — from D&W REAL ESTATE LLC to COOPER, JASPER$765,000
2004-01-17Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2003-03-07Tenant complaint: HEATING — SPACE HEATER
2001
2001-06-25ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT- NOTED- CONST. OF EXT. AT ROOF LEVEL APPROX. 20' LONG X BLDG. AS PTH X 8 HIGH - WHITE ALUMINUM SIPING. AT PE$2,500
2001-06-25DOB violation C: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED: CONST. OF EXT. AT ROOF LEVEL APPROX. 20' LONG 8' HIGH, WHITE ALUMINUM SIDING. NO PERMIT AVAILABLE AT
2000
2000-09-27Deed — from PINSKER, RIVA to D&W REAL ESTATE SPRING LLC
2000-01-25Mortgage assigned — from FIRST FINANCIAL EQUITIES INC to CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
1999
1999-12-20DOB violation C: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION AT ROOF LEVEL. EXTENSION IS APPROX 20' LONG X BLDG WIDTH X 8' H
1999-12-20ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT : WORK NOTED: CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION AT ROOF LEVEL EXTENSION IS APPROX. 20 LONG X BLDG. WIDTH X 8 HI$2,500
1999-11-24DOB complaint, category ?
1999-11-24DOB violation C: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: WORK NOTED: HAVING INSTALLED AN EX TENSION AT ROOF LEVEL: EXTENSION IS TIMBER FRAME AND PROJECT
1999-08-19ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: HAVING ERECTED AN EXTENSION TO THE REAR OF ATTIC ON THE ROOF. PART OF EXTENSION SITS ON ROOF OF$2,500
1999-08-19ECB Non-Hazardous violation: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE DEPARTMENT RECORDS. TWO FAMILY DWELLING CONVERTED TO A (4) FOUR FAMILY DWELLING. (EA$2,500
1999-08-08ECB Hazardous violation: RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REC$7,000
1999-08-08ECB Hazardous violation: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS. ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED LEGAL TWO FAMILY CONVERTED TO AN ILL$2,500
1999-07-26DOB complaint, category ?
1999-06-08Mortgage satisfied — from SOTO, JUANA; SOTO, JOSE A; SOTO, JUAN to DELTA CAPITAL CORP
1999-04-01ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED HAVING ERECTED A DORMER OFF OF REAR SECTION OF ROOF TO RASIE CEILING HIGHT OF ATTIC NO PERMIT POS$2,500
1999-04-01ECB Non-Hazardous violation: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS. PREMISES OCCUPIED AS A THREE FAMILIY C/O NUMBER 138745 STAT$2,500
1999-04-01DOB violation C: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: HAVING ERECTED A DORMER OFF OF REAR SECTION OF ROOF TO RAISE CEILING HEIGHT OF ATTIC. NO PERMIT
1999-03-01DOB complaint, category ?
1999-01-14Mortgage $280,000 — from PINSKER, RIVKA to FIRST FINANCIAL EQUITIES INC$280,000
1999-01-14Deed — from SOTO, JOSE A to 1001 BEDFORD REALTYCORP.
1999-01-14Deed — from 1001 BEDFORD REALTYCORP. to PINSKER, RIVKA
1977
1977-03-18Deed — from SOTO JOSE; SOTO JUAN; SOTO JUANA to SOTO JOSE A
1971
1971-02-24Deed — from SOTO JUANA; SOTO JUAN to SOTO JOSE A
1970
1970-06-09Mortgage assigned — from DELTA CAPITAL CORP to FEDL NATL MTGE ASSN
1970-06-03Mortgage — from SOTO JUAN; SOTO JUANA; SOTO JOSE A to DELTA CAPITAL CORP
1970-06-03Deed — from VAN MATTS REALTY CORP to SOTO JOSE A; SOTO JUANA; SOTO JUAN
1970-03-24Deed — from BUTKA ELEANOR; BUTKA HENRY to VAN MATTS REALTY CORP
1970-03-24Mortgage — from VANMATTS REALTY CORP to DELTA CAPITAL CORP
1966
1966-06-23Deed — from THE CITY OF NEW YORK DEPART OF FINANCE; CITY OF NEW YORK DEP OF FINANCE; COUNTY OF NEW YOR to CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF N Y; THE CITY OF NY; THE CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YRK; CITY