4702 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, five-unit New Law Tenement building at 4702 5th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Miguel Hernandez, has a long history dating back to 1902. The property has faced several significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly in 2023-2025, including multiple emergency plumbing issues with radiators, electrical problems, unsanitary conditions (including mold and pests), and various building maintenance needs such as flooring repairs and wall treatments. A notable cluster of complaints occurred in 2023, including multiple food-related issues involving local vendors and restaurants, along with inspections revealing problems with doors, windows, and flooring.

In September 2023, Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued against Apartment 1 for issues including rodent infestations, door problems, and deteriorated walls and floors, some of which remain unresolved. The building has experienced persistent rodent activity, with inspections in 2024-2025 confirming the presence of rats, and previous inspections in 2018 also noting similar findings. A health and safety concern was raised in August 2023 regarding carbon monoxide detector compliance.

The property has a documented history of bedbug-free status in recent years, with no infested or re-infested units reported between 2020-2025. Earlier violations from 2022 included issues with a gas-fired boiler that required corrections, and previous building use violations were resolved through investigation. The Department of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development have conducted multiple inspections, with varying degrees of access achieved and some conditions remaining to be addressed as of the most recent inspections. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventive addressing of issues, particularly in regard to pest control and basic infrastructure maintenance.