4524 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

This 4-story, 4-unit building located at 4524 3rd Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Juan Almonte and constructed in 1921, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there was a pest-related complaint filed in May 2024, which was resolved by HPD through occupant communication. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints in 2020 and 2018, though both were subsequently resolved.

In October 2018, multiple complaints were filed and addressed regarding various maintenance issues including paint/plaster concerns on walls, sanitation issues in garbage/recycling storage areas, window frame problems, and appliance concerns related to an electric/gas range. A water leak issue from September 2018 resulted in violations being issued. The property has undergone several inspections and faced regulatory requirements, including multiple yearly bedbug report filings between 2021 and 2025, with the most recent filing in May 2025 showing no infested units.

Notable safety-related violations were documented in 2018 for apartment 2B, including issues with smoke detectors, window counterbalances, window guards, and carbon monoxide detection devices, though these were certified as corrected by November 2018. Two significant open violations from September 2018 pertained to a public hall wall repair requirement and posting gas leak procedures. The building's maintenance history shows regular interaction with HPD for various issues, with the most recent Department of Buildings complaint from 2021 resulting in no violations being found upon inspection. A permit for work identified as "EW" was issued in July 2018, though specific details of the work were not provided in the available data.