5905 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

5905 4th Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Sammy Lee and classified as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple emergency complaints filed in June 2025 regarding lighting failures, heating problems, wall and ceiling paint/plaster issues, mold, and pest infestations. Notably, HPD was unable to complete inspections for several of these complaints, raising concerns about access and communication.

Earlier complaints from 2024 included water leakage and ceiling paint issues, though no violations were found in the inspections. The building has open violations from 2022-2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, which are classified as A violations under the Housing Maintenance Code. The building's complaint history shows recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding walls, ceilings, and water systems.

In addition to the recent complaints, there have been multiple reports of unsanitary conditions, including pests and mold. The property experienced a bedbug infestation during the 2019-2020 reporting period, though the June 2021 report indicated no infested units. A Department of Buildings complaint regarding an alleged illegal conversion was filed in December 2019 but was closed due to inability to gain access during inspection. The building's age and history of maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with property upkeep, as evidenced by the pattern of recent complaints and the inability of HPD to conduct inspections for several reported problems.