5519 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 5-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement at 5519 4th Avenue, owned by Shao Lin, has experienced several recurring safety and maintenance issues, particularly in recent months. Most notably, in October 2023, there were three simultaneous safety-related complaints regarding carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and window guards, all of which were closed without violations being issued.

In 2022-2023, there were multiple incidents including a water supply issue, an entire building heat/hot water complaint, and various maintenance concerns such as paint/plaster problems, water leaks, and power outages. The building received several violations in late 2022 during an inspection, including issues with self-closing doors, glass panels, and safety notices, though most were certified as corrected by early 2023. The property has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2018, with no reported infestations in the past seven years.

Additionally, rodent inspections from 2013 to 2016 all passed, indicating good pest control practices during that period. Two complaints were filed with the Department of Buildings in late 2022 regarding illegal conversion and an adult establishment, though these were ultimately closed without violations being confirmed. While the building appears to be generally free of bedbug and rodent issues, the recent cluster of safety-related complaints in late 2023 suggests ongoing concerns with building safety systems and maintenance that warrant attention.