4822 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, five-unit New Law tenement at 4822 8th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Abe Friedman and constructed in 1926, has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues over the past year. Specifically, there have been four documented emergency complaints regarding lack of heat/hot water affecting the entire building between January 2024 and June 2025, all of which were closed after occupants reported restoration of services during HPD inspections.

A troubling incident occurred in December 2024 when multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were recorded, including two open violations in apartment 2R related to inadequate maintenance of the bathtub's porcelain enamel finish and paint conditions, alongside other violations related to door repairs and hallway maintenance, though several violations from this inspection were subsequently closed by early 2025. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of systemic issues, particularly focusing on apartment 2R, which has been cited for multiple violations between 2018-2024 including defects with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, door hardware, and required painting.

While the building has maintained a consistent record of submitting accurate bedbug reports showing no infestations from 2020 through 2024, there is an active ECB violation from 2018 regarding an unpermitted illuminated sign installation with a civil penalty of $1,250. As of the most recent inspection in June 2025, the building continues to exhibit infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding its heating and hot water systems, which represent the most significant recurring issue affecting resident comfort and building systems.