5602 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

5602 4th Avenue is a 15-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building constructed in 1913 and currently owned by Themistoklis Mpouroudis. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most significant concerns emerging in 2024-2025. Apartment 2D currently has multiple open violations from July 2024, including defective smoke detector issues, broken refrigerator door gaskets, door frame problems, and concerns about a key-operated lock on the fire escape window.

The building has also faced repeated rodent activity, with inspections in 2023-2024 consistently showing rat problems, though bait was applied in 2024. Earlier issues in late 2020 were notable for their scope, including problems with heat/hot water, electrical systems, and various structural elements like walls, ceilings, and flooring, all of which received violations through HPD. The building's history shows persistent plumbing issues, particularly during the 2020-2021 period, with multiple emergency complaints related to sinks, toilets, and bathtub/shower problems.

The property has been through several food safety inspections, with complaints about contaminated food and foreign objects in 2022-2025. While there have been violations and complaints regarding appliances and general maintenance, including refrigerator and electric range issues in 2024, there appears to be a relatively thorough process of inspection and resolution through appropriate city agencies. Interestingly, while the building had various maintenance issues, it has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in the past seven reporting periods, and there was one carbon monoxide and smoke detector emergency complaint in late 2020 that was ultimately resolved. The building's permitted work history shows at least one permit issued in 2018 for unspecified work.