4902 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

This 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located at 4902 6th Avenue in Sunset Park, built in 1931 and currently owned by Jennifer Lau, has experienced several recurring maintenance challenges over recent years, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems, building security, and plumbing issues. In 2024 alone, there were multiple complaints regarding intercom systems, doors, and plumbing matters that resulted in violations being issued. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water complaints, with emergencies reported in 2019, 2021, and 2023, though recent inspections have shown no violations in this area.

Of particular concern are the rodent control issues, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2024 showing rat activity, though a compliance inspection in April 2024 passed. The building has also faced several safety-related violations, including a significant issue in 2024 regarding a gazebo obstructing fire escape egress, and various apartment-specific violations including mold, plumbing, and door maintenance issues, particularly affecting ground-floor unit 1B and second-floor unit 2D. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports since 2019 showing zero infested units.

Recent violation resolutions from 2024 include addressing issues such as broken intercoms, plumbing problems, and mold in bathrooms, with appropriate repairs and corrections being certified. Historical records show consistent attention to building maintenance, with multiple permits issued between 2019-2021 for various improvements, though specific details on these works are not provided in the data. While the building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with infrastructure systems and pest control, recent inspections indicate that many of these problems are being systematically addressed, particularly those resulting in housing maintenance code violations.