5601 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The four-story, 8-unit tenement building at 5601 4th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by 171 Myrtle Ave Realty Corp, has experienced several noteworthy maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, there are active violations related to failure to file the required external low-pressure inspections for 2020 and 2021 as of June 2023.

Between November and December 2023, multiple complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding various building conditions, including fire escape safety, door and window issues, flooring concerns, and pest problems, though no violations were ultimately issued. A significant cluster of complaints was registered on November 10, 2023, covering topics such as bell/buzzer/intercom systems, door/window conditions, flooring issues, and unsanitary conditions including pest and mold concerns. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status from 2017 through 2024, with no reported infestations in any unit during these years.

Previous violations from 2019 marked deficiencies in Apartment 4R, including issues with heating, safety systems (carbon monoxide detector), window conditions, and various code compliance matters, though these were all certified as corrected by March 2019. The most recent complaints regarding daycare facilities in 2024, while investigated by the NYC Health Department, were closed without issued violations. While the building has experienced multiple maintenance issues, it's worth noting that most recent inspections have not resulted in violations being issued, though the current active violations regarding external low-pressure inspections remain open.