3920 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The four-story residential building at 3920 8th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Isaac Neger, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past five years, with the most recent incidents occurring in October 2023. These emergencies have required multiple interventions by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though in several instances, inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The building, constructed in 1914 and classified as a New Law Tenement, has had consistent complaints regarding heating systems, with at least ten documented complaints since 2020.

Other residential maintenance issues have included flooring problems and wall plaster concerns in April 2023, though inspections found no violations related to these. The building has undergone some recent safety inspections, with two violations issued in November 2023 regarding broken or defective doors at the first-story entrance, though these are classified as "B" violations and were certified for correction by December 2023. The property has maintained a clean record regarding pest control in recent years, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five annual filings from 2019 to 2024.

Additionally, while historical rodent inspections show a history of issues in 2009, more recent inspections in 2017 resulted in a passing grade with no rat activity noted. A Local Law 188/17 compliance inspection conducted in July 2023 found no violations at the time of inspection. The building's maintenance history shows persistent heating system challenges, particularly during colder months, but overall compliance with other housing code requirements, with most violations being promptly addressed upon inspection.