329 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

329 South 4th Street is a 3-story, 3-unit old law tenement building in Williamsburg, built in 1920 and currently owned by Mendel Pavel. The property has experienced recurring pest issues, with rat sightings documented through 311 complaints in 2019, 2020, 2023, and most recently in July 2024, when the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene identified violations requiring follow-up inspections.

The building has undergone multiple maintenance challenges, particularly evident in 2024, when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) investigated several emergency complaints within a single day (April 15, 2024) related to mold, sprinkler systems, doors, and plumbing issues, though no violations were found in these specific inspections. However, as of April 2024, the building received multiple open violations, including mold issues in Apartment 1, missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and various maintenance concerns. The property has faced significant construction-related issues, particularly evident in 2024, with multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations and Environmental Control Board (ECB) citations.

Notable violations include issues with sidewalk sheds, improper construction practices, and a period of structural monitoring in mid-2023 when concerns about facade stability were raised. In March 2024, inspectors documented ongoing construction work creating excessive dust and debris in public areas, though most of these construction-related violations were resolved through compliance efforts. Recent inspections in 2025 indicate persistent rodent issues, with multiple baiting operations conducted throughout the year and documented rat activity in inspections as recently as May 2025, suggesting ongoing challenges with pest management in the building.