317 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

At 317 4th Avenue, an 8-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building located in Park Slope and owned by Jonathan Backhash, several pressing maintenance issues have emerged in recent years. The most significant current concerns center around Apartment 4L, where there are open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of September 2024 related to window repairs, door functionality, water leakage, and several other maintenance issues. The building has experienced recurring water-related problems, with multiple complaints and violations regarding leaks recorded between 2024 and 2025.

The building's maintenance history shows patterns of infrastructure challenges, including plumbing issues (documented in multiple complaints and emergency declarations in January 2025), door and window maintenance needs, and various other repair requirements. The property has a documented history of pest management efforts, with recent inspections in 2022 showing rat activity followed by passed inspections. Bedbug reporting for the period ending October 2024 shows no current infestations.

The building has undergone several rodent inspections between 2017 and 2022, with varying results. Recent emergency complaints from January 2025 also included issues with external skylights, window guards, and safety concerns. The Department of Buildings records show three permits issued between 2018 and 2021, suggesting some maintenance and improvement work has been authorized, though the current open violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. The pattern of recurring water-related issues, door/window problems, and various safety concerns, particularly in the most recent inspections and complaints, suggests significant ongoing maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and building integrity.