4724 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, two-family residential building at 4724 4th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Yung Lam Tung, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 1913. Most recently, in early 2025, there was a complaint regarding an egress issue with locked/blocked/improper/No Secondary Means access, though the inspector was unable to gain entry on their second final attempt.

In mid-2022, the building experienced a fire escape safety violation that was documented through both 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints, specifically regarding a defective drop ladder that required adjustment to ensure proper operation – this violation was certified as corrected by August 30, 2022. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding pest issues in recent years, with no bedbug infestations reported in the official filings for the periods covering 2022-2025.

Historical records show a concerning pattern of rodent activity in 2010, with two inspections revealing rat activity, though a subsequent inspection in 2012 resulted in a passing grade for rodent conditions. The building's maintenance history suggests that while there have been periodic safety concerns requiring attention, particularly regarding emergency egress systems, these issues have generally been addressed, though the recent egress complaint in 2025 raises some concern about building access safety systems.