46 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The three-story, two-family house at 46 5th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Joel Hamburger and built in 1920, has undergone significant construction activity and faced numerous regulatory challenges over recent years. Most notably, during 2022, there were multiple complaints regarding unauthorized work, including two separate incidents of work contrary to a stop work order in December 2022. The building experienced several concerning incidents related to construction activity, including complaints of building shaking (September 2022), site conditions endangering workers (October 2022), and improper drainage (September 2022), though inspections generally found no violations at the time.

Environmental Control Board violations from 2020-2022 highlight serious safety concerns, including a violation for inadequate pedestrian protection (February 2019) and multiple construction-related violations such as improper installation of a rooftop wall (May 2022) and unsafe hoisting of equipment (October 2022). The property also had several permit-related issues, including two separate failures to certify corrections of immediately hazardous violations in 2020, though these were ultimately dismissed. The building has a documented history of both construction activity and regulatory scrutiny dating back to 2018, with multiple permits issued through 2021 showing ongoing work.

A 2019 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene complaint regarding indoor air quality and ventilation was recorded, though it was closed the following day. The property underwent various renovations and improvements as indicated by the multiple permits issued between 2018 and 2021, including plumbing and alteration work. While the most recent major complaints date back to 2022, and an initial rodent inspection conducted in January 2018 showed compliance, the building's history suggests a pattern of construction-related issues requiring close monitoring. The extensive record of complaints, violations, and permits indicates the property has been subject to substantial renovation work and corresponding regulatory oversight, particularly during the 2018-2022 period.