5402 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 5402 4th Avenue in Sunset Park, built in 1909 and currently owned by Heriberto Tull, has experienced recurring heating and maintenance issues in recent months. Between March 14-25, 2025, there were seven documented complaints related to heat and hot water problems, with two of these affecting the entire building and the remainder specific to individual apartments. Additional maintenance issues during this period included two separate complaints about door and window frames.

The building's history shows a similar pattern of maintenance challenges, as evidenced by a plumbing-related water supply complaint from February 2019. A more recent development occurred in October 2024, when a complaint was filed regarding construction work contrary to approved plans, though an inspection in November 2024 found no violations. The property's recent history suggests ongoing concerns with heating systems, with multiple emergency-level complaints being filed and subsequently requiring HPD intervention and inspections.

While many of these complaints were addressed and closed, the frequency and nature of the heat-related issues during March 2025 merit attention. The building's age and history of plumbing and window frame issues indicate some persistent maintenance challenges. It's also worth noting that while the October 2024 construction complaint was investigated and found no violations, this suggests there may have been some recent construction or renovation activity, though the nature and scope of this work are not detailed in the available records.