461 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

This three-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement building at 461 4th Avenue in South Slope, built in 1899 and currently owned by Samiel Hanasab, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. The most recent incident, in November 2023, involved a heat and hot water emergency that was reportedly resolved, though this was not confirmed at the time of closure.

The building has a concerning history of heating system issues, with multiple violations related to heating system maintenance and reporting requirements currently open as of 2024, including failure to file annual bedbug reports and inadequate notice posting regarding the heating system keyholder. The property has experienced multiple emergency maintenance issues between 2020 and 2023, including plumbing problems affecting water supply, sink basins, toilets, and electrical issues with lighting, though inspections typically found no violations in these cases. Notably, there are open Class B violations regarding safety equipment in Apartment 3, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as an open Class C violation regarding self-closing doors.

The building's history also includes significant rodent activity, with multiple reports of rat presence between 2017 and 2019, though recent inspections have shown compliance. While the property has documented bedbug reporting for the period of November 2019 to October 2020 showing no infestations, it appears there may have been ongoing issues with filing requirements, as evidenced by multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and safety equipment, though many reported issues have been addressed through regular inspections and interventions.