473 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

This four-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building at 473 4th Street in Park Slope, owned by Jakob Worley and constructed in 1904, has experienced recurring issues with heating and pest infestations throughout 2024. Most recently, in December 2024, there was an emergency complaint regarding lack of heat/hot water affecting the entire building, which resulted in a violation being issued for inadequate hot water.

The building has also faced multiple failures to gain apartment access for inspections, particularly in late 2024, when complaints about paint/plaster issues on ceilings, walls, and flooring, as well as pest problems, could not be verified due to lack of access. Additional concerns in 2024 included multiple reports of heat/hot water issues in September, October, and December, and indoor air quality problems related to chemical vapors. The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, including a violation related to boiler conditions from December 2021, though prior complaints about boiler problems were found to have no violations at the time of inspection.

Housing Maintenance Code violations from September 2024 showed issues requiring attention, including pest infestations (specifically mice) affecting apartment 1R, along with various maintenance needs such as repairs to plastered surfaces, painting requirements, and issues with faucets. All bedbug reports filed from 2018 through 2024 indicate zero affected units, suggesting effective pest control measures in that regard. The building's age and historical context as a New Law Tenement suggest it retains original architectural features typical of early 20th-century Brooklyn buildings, though recent maintenance patterns indicate ongoing challenges with building systems and resident comfort.