5002 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, four-unit building at 5002 4th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Alen Mai and built in 1921, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with a particular focus on electrical systems and building maintenance compliance. Between 2019 and 2020, the building suffered multiple electrical problems, including a power outage and lack of lighting in July 2020, and a building-wide heating/hot water issue in January 2019, all of which resulted in violations. More recently, between 2023-2024, there have been various maintenance violations, including debris accumulation in the basement, missing window guards in public areas, and multiple instances of not filing required annual bedbug reports, though these violations have since been closed.

The building underwent inspections in 2024-2025 as part of tenant safety requirements, showing compliance in recent inspections. The property has demonstrated some lapses in regulatory compliance regarding safety systems and maintenance requirements, evidenced by multiple violations related to bedbug reporting and building maintenance codes. However, recent filings from 2023-2025 show no recorded bedbug infestations, suggesting effective pest management.

Three violations related to external low-pressure inspection filings from 2023 were dismissed, and a building permit was issued in January 2024 for plumbing work, suggesting ongoing maintenance efforts. An illegal conversion complaint from 2019 was closed due to inspector access issues. The building's recent inspection history indicates improved compliance with safety requirements, though the pattern of violations suggests that maintenance issues have been a recurring concern, particularly regarding building systems and safety equipment.