5013 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 5013 4th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Raymond Yu, has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past year. Most recently, in December 2024, the building faced multiple heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, with complaints documented on December 1, 9, and 23. The property has also been dealing with ongoing sanitary concerns, including pest infestations and mold problems.

In late 2024, specific violations were documented in apartment 3R (mice infestation) and apartment 4R, which was noted for multiple issues including mold, sink problems, ceiling defects, and water leakage. The building's maintenance history shows an alarming pattern, with multiple failed inspections for rat activity between 2022-2023, though a compliance inspection in February 2024 indicated improvement in this area. The property has been subject to numerous Housing Maintenance Code violations and complaints in recent months, with several open violations as of December 2024.

These include problems with building security, sanitation, and maintenance of common areas. Despite these issues, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero reported bedbug infestations over the past seven reporting periods from 2020 through 2024. The apartment's documented history shows a mixture of emergency and non-emergency complaints, with housing inspectors often unable to gain access for inspections, particularly regarding heat and hot water issues. While some complaints have been promptly addressed with heat and hot water restoration, the recurring nature of these problems suggests an ongoing building systems maintenance challenge.