4608 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
4608 5th Avenue is a 6-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in Sunset Park and owned by Piotr Sokolewicz. The building, constructed in 1911, has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues over recent years, with the most recent incident occurring in December 2023 involving no heat or hot water in an apartment, though tenants reported restoration of service.
Similar heat/hot water complaints have been logged throughout 2019-2022, with several instances where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate. The building has maintained an active annual bedbug reporting record from 2020-2024, with consistent reporting of zero infested units, indicating proper management of pest control procedures. The property has faced several notable maintenance challenges, including a plumbing issue in March 2022 regarding water supply (no violations issued), and multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2015-2017 related to heating system access, posting requirements for tenant information, and removal of encumbrances in public areas, though these have all been marked as closed.
In early 2018, there was an Environmental Control Board violation regarding an unregistered boiler, which was resolved with a $500 penalty. The building underwent some permitted work in 2019-2021, with plumbing and electrical work completed under job number 340676414. While the heat and hot water issues are concerning, the property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and has addressed various maintenance violations, with most recent HPD interactions showing responsiveness to tenant complaints, despite access issues preventing thorough inspections in several instances.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1911 |
Total area | 6868 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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