4417 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, two-family house at 4417 8th Avenue in Borough Park, built in 1926 and currently owned by Xiah Ping Zhahg, has experienced several maintenance issues throughout 2022 that may impact resident comfort and safety. Most notably, there were two separate instances of heat and hot water problems during December 2022, one of which was classified as an emergency, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored according to HPD records.

The building faced multiple pest-related complaints between June and August 2022, with six separate reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests, though HPD inspections generally found no violations, except for one instance in August where inspectors could not gain access. The property also experienced a fire escape safety complaint in August 2022, which was closed without violations being issued. As of October 2023, there are two open housing violations identified as of July 2022 that remain unresolved.

These include a Class B violation regarding an obstruction of fire escape egress and a Class C violation concerning a door accessibility issue in the third-floor entrance, specifically affecting the first apartment from the north at the east side of the building. These persistent violations could indicate ongoing safety concerns, particularly regarding emergency egress and access issues. While many of the previous complaints have been closed, the pattern of maintenance issues throughout 2022, particularly regarding heat and pest problems, suggests that building systems and maintenance response may require monitoring.