4418 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The two-family house at 4418 12th Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Shia Grunzweig, has experienced significant and concerning issues throughout 2023-2024, primarily centered around construction activities and safety compliance. The building, constructed in 1901 and comprising two stories with three units, has faced multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) inspection attempts between June 2023 and December 2024, all of which resulted in "Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt" dispositions.

Most recently, in December 2024, the property received three active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to unsafe construction practices, including hazards created by open gates and workers denying inspector access, with total penalties exceeding $10,000. The construction-related issues are particularly notable, with recurring complaints about work being conducted contrary to approved plans and permits, culminating in multiple partial stop work orders in December 2024.

The property has maintained a pattern of access denial during inspections, with at least 12 documented instances of inspectors being unable to gain access between June 2023 and October 2024. While there are three active ECB violations from December 2024 regarding work site safety and permit compliance, there is also a permit application in process as of January 2025, following previous permits issued in late 2023 and early 2024, suggesting ongoing attempts to regularize construction activities. Notably, the only other inspection record available is from March 2017, when a rodent inspection was passed.