481 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Located in Crown Heights, 481 St Marks Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Paul Fisher. The property has undergone significant renovation work over the past several years, most notably between 2020-2023 when multiple permits were issued for various construction activities, including the renovation and erection of a penthouse. During this period, several safety and code compliance issues were documented, particularly in 2021, when multiple violations were recorded related to construction safety compliance, including failure to maintain adequate housekeeping, provide required site safety orientations, and maintain proper parapet panels.

These violations resulted in substantial penalties totaling over $21,000, though many were subsequently dismissed or resolved. In 2023, the building received two work without permit violations, and most recently, in April 2023, there was a temporary construction equipment violation with a $1,250 penalty for using an expired permit. The building has maintained an active rodent control program, passing all inspections since 2023, and has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in its annual filings since 2021.

While there were some rodent activity reports in 2022, recent inspections indicate improved conditions. The property has demonstrated compliance with housing maintenance code requirements for bedbug reporting, with no infested units reported in any of the filings from 2021 through 2024. The most recent building permits from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing maintenance and improvements, with the latest permits issued for plumbing and alteration work in August 2024. The building's construction history suggests significant investment in improvements, though the pattern of violations and penalties in 2021-2022 indicates periods of administrative and compliance challenges during the renovation phase.