4417 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

4417 5th Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building located in Sunset Park, built in 1932 and currently owned by Lilan Wu. The property has experienced frequent heat and hot water issues in recent months, with three separate emergency complaints recorded between August and December 2024, though HPD has confirmed these were corrected upon inspection. The building underwent significant maintenance challenges in 2024, including multiple violations related to fire escape access obstruction, inadequate lighting, and safety concerns.

Specifically, violations were documented regarding garbage storage, a broken window guard, and a fire escape violation, with some requiring correction of rust on balconies and stairs. Two 311 service requests regarding garbage/recycling storage issues could not be inspected due to access restrictions. Previous building history reveals concerning conditions from 2018, including allegations of illegal SRO use and occupancy violations, while 2024 inspections noted bird droppage requiring cleanup and interior lighting deficiencies. The Department of Buildings has two active ECB violations from 2018 related to unauthorized awning installation and occupancy issues, while a separate plumbing-related matter from 2018 led to a stop work order.

More recently, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no infestations reported in the last five filing periods from 2021 through 2024, and passed a rodent inspection in March 2017. The building has seen multiple heating system complaints throughout 2024, with each complaint resulting in closure upon confirmation of repairs. Several violations were corrected following inspections, preserving the building's Class B violation status, indicating serious but not immediately hazardous conditions. While many issues have been addressed through inspections and repairs, the ongoing pattern of heating system complaints suggests persistent maintenance challenges.