4901 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, four-unit New Law tenement building at 4901 Church Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by James Mun and constructed in 1931, has been experiencing significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning unit 2A. As of April 2024, there are multiple open violations, including problems with water leaks, mold, temperature control, and pest infestations in unit 2A, as well as concerns about a self-closing door. The building has a documented history of heating and hot water system problems, with multiple complaints between 2019 and 2024, though recent HPD inspections in January 2024 resulted in some violations being issued but no heat/hot water violations.

Additionally, there are unresolved Dept of Buildings violations from 2023 related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2020, 2021, and 2022. A concerning recent development is the issuance of a bedbug report requirement violation in April 2024. The property has exhibited persistent issues with pests, including recent violations documented in January 2024 for roach and mice infestations throughout apartment 2A.

While some of the building's systems appear to have stabilized, as evidenced by fewer heating complaints in recent months, the presence of multiple open violations from 2024 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's historical complaints show a pattern of heating system problems, particularly during winter months, though most recent heating-related complaints were addressed without violation citations. The property has also been cited for obstruction of fire escape egress, as noted in a September 2024 violation regarding flower pots on the second-story balcony.