185 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The 4-story, 8-unit building at 185 4th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Ben Soleimani, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with particular emphasis on moisture-related problems and pest control. Most recently, in October 2024, the property received multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions, including garbage/recycling storage issues, pests, and a slow water leak, though inspections were unable to be completed for some of these complaints. The building has had ongoing rodent issues, with the most recent inspections in late 2024 and early 2025 showing rat activity and bait application.

Water-related problems have been a significant concern, with a heavy flow leak complaint in September 2022 and multiple plumbing issues documented through 2022, including sink, toilet, and water heater problems. Apartment 3R has been the focus of several violations and complaints, particularly in late 2021 and early 2022, regarding various maintenance issues including heating, bathroom fixtures, and water leaks. The property has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with zero infestations reported in the past three years (2021-2024), though there was one documented case in 2019-2020.

The building's maintenance history includes a mix of emergency and non-emergency complaints, with some inspections unable to be completed due to access issues. Most violations from 2021-2022 were eventually resolved, including those related to self-closing doors, defective tiles, and heating issues. A notable recent issue is the 2023 Department of Buildings violation regarding the failure to file the 2018 external low pressure inspection, which remains active as of the most current records. The building's infrastructure, built in 1920, has shown typical aging-related maintenance needs, particularly regarding plumbing and pest control, though regular inspections and treatment programs appear to be in place.