4512 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 4-story, 5-unit building at 4512 3rd Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Reuven Benshabat, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since 2020. Most concerning is a pattern of boiler-related violations, with the most recent inspection in April 2024 revealing multiple safety concerns including clogged fresh air louvers, improper dryer venting, and defective safety equipment across multiple floors, for which the building was fined $1,310.

The boiler system appears to have ongoing maintenance needs, as evidenced by a defective boiler complaint recorded in May 2024. In late 2020, there were complaints about mold that initiated both 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations, though inspectors were reportedly unable to gain access to verify these conditions.

The building has also faced scrutiny for potential unauthorized modifications, with three separate complaints about illegal conversions between 2020 and 2021, though inspections either found no violations or access was denied. On a more positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting compliance since 2019, with no reported infestations in any of the annual reporting periods, and the most recent 2024 report shows zero infested or re-infested units. The property's age (built in 1910) and classification as an "OLD LAW TENEMENT" suggest it may have inherent maintenance challenges, though recent years have shown an overall pattern of regulatory compliance in terms of pest management.