4022 14th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The three-story, two-family house at 4022 14th Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Jiao Zi Yu, has experienced several significant building maintenance issues since 2019. Most notably, during late 2019, Apartment 2 on the second story faced multiple related problems including heat and hot water complaints, water leaks, and mold issues in the bathroom ceiling that required repair under several housing maintenance code violations.

These conditions were documented through various inspection reports and were eventually closed between December 2019 and February 2021. More recent concerns have emerged regarding potential safety issues at the property. In 2024, two separate complaints were filed with the Department of Buildings: one in July concerning defective or exposed electrical wiring (which required multiple access attempts for inspection), and another in August regarding work completed without proper permits, specifically relating to unauthorized construction of walls with doors for a spa on the first floor, for which a $2,500 penalty was imposed.

The building's permit history shows an electrical work permit was issued in October 2019, though it is unclear how this relates to the more recent electrical concerns. Additionally, a tenant safety inspection conducted in December 2019 showed compliance was achieved, though this was during a period when multiple maintenance issues were being addressed. The building's documented history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in 2019, with more recent concerns focusing on potential safety code violations.