4903 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

4903 5th Avenue is a four-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Sunset Park and owned by Meir Kuba. Built in 1931, this building has recently experienced a cluster of maintenance issues in April 2025, with nine separate complaints filed with the HPD on April 16, 2025, including concerns about doors, windows, walls, ceilings, cabinets, and plumbing. While HPD inspections were conducted for these complaints, most were determined not to violate housing laws, though violations were issued for some cabinet and ceiling issues.

In addition, there is an open Class C violation from November 2024 regarding defective self-closing doors in Apartment 2, and a recurring issue with bedbug reporting compliance between 2021 and 2024, with the most recent violation issued in April 2024. The building's systems were operable during the most recent emergency heat/hot water complaint in November 2024, which was resolved within three days. Past inspections for rodent compliance in early 2022 showed passing results, indicating no significant pest control issues at that time.

The building's maintenance history shows some ongoing compliance challenges, particularly with bedbug reporting requirements, though these appear to be administrative in nature rather than indicative of current infestations. The most recent wave of HPD complaints in April 2025 suggests multiple areas requiring attention, though it's worth noting that many of these complaints were determined not to constitute housing violations upon inspection. The property has generally responded to complaints in a timely manner, with most issues being addressed within a few days of reporting. The building's age and recent maintenance history suggest regular upkeep is needed, though recent inspections have generally found systems to be functioning as required.