4802 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, three-unit New Law tenement at 4802 8th Avenue in Sunset Park, currently owned by Jian Wu Chen, has a complex compliance history dating back to its 1925 construction. Most recently, the building underwent inspections in 2023 and 2024, receiving notices for failing to file annual bedbug reports, though the 2024 report indicates no infestation occurred during the 2022-2023 period. The property experienced pest-related complaints in September 2022, which were investigated by HPD but resulted in no violations.

From 2018-2021, there was a notable pattern of Building Code violations primarily related to occupancy issues, particularly concerning the second floor, which was found to be operating as office space contrary to its Certificate of Occupancy designation as a dwelling unit. These violations, including failure to comply with violations and requirements for filing corrections, resulted in various penalties, though many were subsequently dismissed or resolved. The building's permit history shows issuance of permits in 2021 for alteration and exterior work, while earlier permits from 2018 remain in process status.

A series of Department of Buildings complaints from 2018-2019 raised concerns about illegal commercial use, illegal conversion, and occupancy violations, with some complaints noting inability to gain access for inspection. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting since 2020, with the most recent filing showing no units affected. While the building has had its share of compliance issues, many violations and penalties appear to have been resolved through proper documentation and corrections, with no recent critical violations on record as of 2024.