4703 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

4703 8th Avenue is a 3-story, 5-unit residential building in Borough Park, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Soo Dong. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past three years, with multiple emergency complaints filed between September 2022 and September 2023, involving the entire building. While most of these complaints were resolved with reports of restored services, there were instances where inspectors could not gain access to verify conditions. A significant cluster of heating system-related complaints occurred, particularly during the winter months, including three emergency complaints within 2023 alone (September, February, and January).

The building's maintenance history reveals several safety and habitability concerns, including a 2022 violation (Class B) regarding obstructing fire egress through a window in Apartment 1R, and multiple issues with heat and hot water systems. An inspection in August 2022 identified several violations in Apartment 1R, including defective fire safety equipment (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors) and lack of hot water at all fixtures, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. Other notable violations include problems with building entrance doors, fire escape access, and heating system access, with some issues remaining open as of late 2022. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases or eradications from 2019 through 2024.

More recent developments include two Department of Buildings complaints in 2024-2025 regarding an illegal storefront sign/awning and a suspected illegal conversion, though inspections determined no violations warranted enforcement action. The building's heating system remains a critical area of concern, with documented recurring failures to provide adequate heat and hot water across multiple reporting periods. However, the absence of bedbug infestations over several reporting periods suggests effective pest management practices. The property has undergone various maintenance and safety compliance checks, with some violations being promptly addressed and closed, while others required extended attention to resolve.