358 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

358 4th Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building located in Park Slope, built in 1899 and currently owned by Michael Spero. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues, particularly in 2021 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, infrastructure problems, and lack of heat/hot water. During September 2021, the building faced issues with stairs, walls, ceilings, and floors, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) did not result in violations.

The building's heating system was specifically problematic in late August and September 2021, with complaints about lack of heat/hot water throughout the entire building. The property has also faced structural stability concerns, with multiple complaints about building shaking/vibrating between 2018 and 2021, though most inspections found no violations or resulted in inability to gain access. More recent inspections have shown some ongoing maintenance issues, including multiple open violations from 2020-2021 regarding building maintenance, such as broken plaster surfaces, refuse accumulation, and issues with front masonry steps.

However, there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2019, with the most recent bedbug report for 2023-2024 indicating zero infested or eradicated units. The building had a concerning pest infestation in 2021 (specifically mice in the basement apartment), though recent rodent inspections have passed. As of the latest bedbug reports from 2023-2025, the building appears to have maintained a pest-free status. While there are several open violations from 2020-2021 regarding building maintenance and conditions, the lack of recent emergency complaints or violations suggests some improvement in building conditions over the past few years.