4002 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The 16-unit, 4-story tenement building at 4002 3rd Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Martingale Real Estate & Property LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years (2024-2025) that warrant attention. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with electrical service, including a recent power outage and no lighting issues in November 2024 affecting the entire 4th floor apartment (14), for which violations were issued and remain open. The building has also faced multiple heat and hot water service interruptions, particularly in November 2024 and January 2024, though services were reportedly restored prior to inspection confirmation.

Other maintenance concerns include persistent rodent activity documented through multiple inspections between 2024 and 2017, indicating an ongoing pest control challenge. The property has several open violations related to safety systems, including issues with fire escape egress, self-closing doors, and fire door maintenance identified in March 2024, as well as an open violation from April 2024 regarding bedbug reporting requirements. While some violations from earlier periods have been resolved, such as a broken entrance door latch violation from March 2024 which was certified corrected in May 2024, the building continues to exhibit concerns that affect resident comfort and safety.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of emergency service requests and violations requiring attention, with the most recent issues primarily revolving around electrical service and safety concerns. Notably, there was also a significant unpermitted work incident in September 2020 involving the installation of mini-split HVAC units, which resulted in a penalty that appears to remain active as of 2020. The property has undergone several inspections for rodent activity between 2012 and 2024, with most recent inspections in 2024 indicating continued rat presence despite bait application efforts. While the building completed a bedbug eradication program in 2022 with no units reported during the 2020-2021 filing period, the presence of multiple open violations and recurring service interruptions suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance compliance.