4902 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 27-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building at 4902 7th Avenue, built in 1925, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water complaints in early 2025, though these were reportedly resolved before inspection. The most recent batch of complaints in April 2025 involved plumbing issues, water leaks, ceiling problems requiring paint/plaster work, and appliance concerns, with violations issued for the ceiling issue. The building has a documented history of rat activity, with inspections in 2021 and 2022 showing evidence of infestations, though more recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show no infestations.

In late 2024, several violations were identified in Apartment 1A, including problems with windows, floors, ceilings, and cabinets, as well as a rodent infestation and bathroom floor issues. The building has been subject to multiple inspections between 2025-2023, with several complaints regarding unauthorized work in a multi-dwelling context, though inspections generally found no violations. The property had three open complaints in 2025 regarding illegal conversions, work without permits, and an illegal canopy, with an active complaint about a storefront sign as of May 2025. The building's maintenance record shows periodic issues with basic services, particularly during winter months, including two documented instances of no heat/hot water affecting the entire building in January and February 2025.

While many repairs are being identified and addressed through the 311 system, including recent plumbing and appliance issues in April 2025, the frequency and variety of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has consistently reported no bedbug infestations since 2018, though rodent inspections have shown recurring activity, particularly between 2018 and 2022. The building's official complaint records indicate that despite numerous service requests and violations, many recent inspections have found no warrant for violation, suggesting that while maintenance issues are persistent, they are often addressed promptly once identified through the proper channels. The most recent recorded violations from late 2024 were certified as corrected in January 2025, though some ongoing issues remain visible through the 311 service request system.