4901 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

4901 5th Avenue is a 4-story, 3-unit residential building in Sunset Park, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Cude Wu. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints logged in November 2022, February 2021, and October 2018 where HPD was either unable to gain access to inspect or required tenants to file new complaints. In 2019, multiple complaints were addressed including plumbing issues with the bathtub/shower, pest problems, and refrigerator concerns, though no violations were found in these inspections.

The building has open violations regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2021-2024, and a Class B violation from 2021 concerning encumbrances in the public hall on the 2nd story. Significant health and safety concerns include a mold issue identified in 2019 affecting approximately 20 square feet of ceiling in the 1st story public hall, though this was subsequently addressed. In 2019, several violations were noted including the need to maintain proper gas leak notice procedures, post housing information guide notices, and replace various defective items.

The building's exterior maintenance came under scrutiny in 2020 when falling masonry, concrete, and plaster issues were documented, resulting in a $625 violation that has since been resolved. While the building has undergone rodent inspections in 2018 (both passing), there have been multiple reports of unsanitary conditions including pest and garbage issues in 2018. The most recent building inspections appear to focus on bedbug reporting compliance, with no additional major structural or safety concerns noted since 2020.