4424 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 3-story, 4-unit tenement building at 4424 8th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Lai Heung Cheng, has experienced several recurring issues over the past five years that warrant attention. Most notably, there are currently multiple active violations regarding unregistered and improperly maintained boilers, with four separate violations issued in July 2023, each carrying a penalty of $625. The building also has outstanding violations from 2020 related to failure to file annual bedbug reports and inspection requirements.

A significant safety concern was identified in 2020 when violations were issued for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the second-floor apartment, along with an encumbrance issue in the public hall. The building has a concerning history of maintenance access issues, with multiple complaints in 2018 (regarding windows, plumbing, and mold) and 2020 (water leak and heat/hot water issues) being closed due to inability to gain access for inspection. Recent records indicate ongoing boiler-related compliance issues, with the most recent complaints in July 2023 regarding four separate Williamson gas-fired boilers, and previous violations from 2022 related to construction work beyond approved plans.

The building's permit history shows several permits issued between 2019-2022, with one currently in process as of December 2022 for electrical and plumbing work. There have been multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations over the years, including an emergency violation for unsanitary conditions (mold) in 2018. While a rodent inspection in 2017 resulted in a passing grade, the pattern of repeated violations and active open violations suggests ongoing management challenges in maintaining building systems and responding to tenant needs promptly and effectively.