4303 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The three-story, five-unit tenement building at 4303 12th Avenue in Borough Park, owned by the Frieda Nathan Irrevocable Grantor Trust, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular recurring concerns about garbage/recycling storage conditions. Most recently, in late 2024, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage, though no violations were ultimately documented. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including flooring (January 2024), mold (March 2023), appliance issues (March 2023), and several instances of wall damage requiring paint/plaster work (early 2023).

While Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspections have generally resulted in no violations being issued, there have been inspections in 2023 and 2024 that found issues requiring attention, including a Bedbug Reporting violation (April 2024), and several administrative code violations related to building maintenance and safety procedures. Of particular note is an open violation from February 2023 regarding mold presence in Apartment 5, and a 2023 violation concerning unauthorized security measures at the bulkhead door. The building's most recent Bedbug Reports, filed between 2020 and 2024, consistently show zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. The building's documented issues form a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly concerning common area cleanliness and individual unit upkeep.

The property's age (built in 1930) and status as a "New Law Tenement" likely contribute to these ongoing maintenance needs. While many complaints have been resolved through HPD inspections, the pattern of repeated garbage storage complaints, mold issues, and various code violations indicates a potential systemic maintenance challenge. Most recent complaints from 2024-2025 have shown limited access for inspections, though prior complaints from 2023-2024 generally resulted in no formal violations being issued. The building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance with consistent zero infestations recorded, though there was a violation noted regarding this requirement in April 2024.