1 North 4th Place, Brooklyn, NY 11249

The 41-story residential building at 1 North 4th Place in Williamsburg, owned by Steven Charno and containing 509 units, has experienced several recurring maintenance and health issues since its 2016 construction. Most notably, in 2025, there have been ongoing concerns with rodent activity and smoking violations in smoke-free areas, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene currently investigating the latter. The building has experienced multiple water-related problems, with slow leaks reported in late 2024 and early 2025, as well as past issues with mold and pest infestations, though some inspections were not completed.

A significant cluster of heat and hot water complaints occurred in September 2024, though these were generally resolved quickly. The building's infrastructure has faced various challenges, particularly regarding elevator systems, with multiple complaints about device functionality, including a 2023 violation for multiple devices and a 2020 complaint about lack of alternate service. The property has also seen regular bedbug reporting, with the most recent filings showing eradication of two units (2024-2025) and previous infestations in 2022-2023.

Recent inspections in mid-2025 have confirmed ongoing rat activity, though prior inspections in early 2023 validated compliance with rodent control requirements. Individual apartment violations have been documented, particularly in unit 42C (2024), involving issues with doors, electrical outlets, and wall surfaces, while apartment PH4C (2024) has an open violation regarding self-closing doors. The building's management has generally addressed violations when documented, though most recent issues are still in progress or under investigation.