4423 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 4-story, 6-unit tenement building at 4423 4th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by 4423 4th Avenue Assets LLC and constructed in 1935, has experienced several significant maintenance issues recently. Most notably, in October 2024, there were multiple emergency maintenance complaints involving mold, plumbing problems (including sink issues), and painting/plastering problems affecting walls and ceilings, all of which received violations requiring correction by the property owner. Earlier in December 2023, the building encountered various issues including problems with the fire escape, garbage/recycling storage, heating/hot water systems, and electrical appliances, though most of these complaints were resolved without violations being issued.

The building's enforcement history shows both active and resolved violations related to structural and safety concerns. In 2021, there were serious issues with building stability and facade maintenance, including problems with cornices and fascia that required FDNY intervention, resulting in environmental control board violations with imposed penalties. More recent violations from October 2024 indicate continued maintenance challenges, including issues with self-closing doors and bulkhead security.

The property has a clean record regarding pest issues, with no bedbug infestations reported in its most recent filings from 2024, and a passed rodent inspection in 2017. Historical complaints from 2019 and 2021 regarding construction work and building vibrations were resolved with no violations found or served. The building's maintenance code compliance picture is mixed, with multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints in recent years, though many have been closed through inspections and required violations to be corrected. The most recent permit activity shows permits issued in 2018 and 2020 for various work, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts.