4821 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

This four-story, two-family house located at 4821 6th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Gui Xing Zhu, was constructed in 1926 and has experienced several regulatory and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in October 2023, the property faced significant violations including blocked egress passageways and unauthorized occupancy changes, resulting in penalties totaling $1,870. These violations involved an obstructed exit passageway with partitions and shelving related to a jewelry business, as well as unauthorized subdivision of a first-floor store area into two separate businesses.

The building has also been the subject of ongoing safety concerns, with an active violation as of April 2023 regarding failure to file the required 2022 external low-pressure inspection report. The property has a documented history of rodent issues, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene receiving a complaint about rat sightings in March 2020 (still in progress as of October 2023). Bait inspections were conducted in March 2021, indicating ongoing pest control efforts.

Previous violations from 2022-2023 included an unauthorized two-story structure with roof, windows, and door, though this particular issue was resolved without penalty. The building's compliance history shows a pattern of unauthorized modifications and occupancy changes, with multiple instances of work being performed without proper permits or contrary to the Certificate of Occupancy. While some violations have been resolved, including one without any penalty, the most concerning issues relate to safety and occupancy compliance, particularly the recent egress and occupancy violations from October 2023.