4502 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

4502 4th Avenue is a 7-story, 136-unit building in Sunset Park, constructed in 1979 and currently owned by Joseph Windels. The building has experienced ongoing heat and hot water issues in early 2025, with multiple complaints filed through HPD from January to February 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. Significant maintenance issues have been documented, including unsatisfactory responses to complaints about unsanitary conditions, pests, sewage issues, flooring problems, and plumbing concerns throughout 2024.

The building has a history of bedbug infestations, with one documented case in 2025, following a pattern of infestations in previous years (2020-2024), though all were reported as eradicated. The property has notable violations including a 2024 mold issue in apartment C405 (bathroom floor tiles) that was upgraded to Class B status, and multiple open violations in C305 regarding water leaks, wall repair needs, and other maintenance issues. In 2024, mechanical and plumbing work was performed in the basement including a new boiler system and hot water tanks without proper permits, resulting in a $1,280 fine.

Previous construction-related violations from 2022 involved problems with suspended scaffolding in the parking lot area, though these were resolved. Additional historical data shows varied rodent inspection results from 2011 to 2018, with one failed inspection in 2018, though the most recent inspection passed. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent challenges with building systems and unit conditions, particularly regarding heating, sanitation, and pest management, with some violations remaining open as of the latest inspections.