551 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, eight-unit tenement building at 551 4th Street in Park Slope, owned by Timothy Forker, was constructed in 1905 and has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. The most recent significant incident occurred in December 2021, when a heat and hot water emergency was reported and subsequently resolved by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

An inspection in March 2023 resulted in a violation regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, which qualifies as an "A" class violation. The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with three units affected in 2019 and one unit in 2018, though there have been no reported infestations in the most recent three annual filings (2021-2025). The property has undergone various repairs and maintenance work, including electrical work for which permits were issued in January and July 2021.

Historical records from July 2001 show multiple violations in Apartment 1L concerning a leaning radiator and damaged wood floor, though these issues were certified as resolved in 2024. A Local Law 188/17 Compliance inspection in November 2022 resulted in no violations being found. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of prompt resolutions and ongoing compliance requirements, with the most recent bedbug reporting period (2024-2025) showing no infestations and all units reporting as free of any bugs.