4717 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 3-story, 4-unit building at 4717 13th Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Michelina Mazzone, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in October 2023, the building received multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations, including unsanitary conditions related to mold and pest infestations, as well as paint and plaster issues on ceilings. A significant cluster of complaints was recorded in November 2024, with emergency-level concerns including non-functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, security door issues, mold presence, and a pest infestation in Apartment 3F.

Additional violations from the same inspection period indicate problems with peeling paint, a defective door buzzer system, and required maintenance of carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 3R. The building has maintained a record of addressing some violations promptly, with several being certified as corrected by December 2024, including mold abatement and door repairs. Prior to these recent issues, the building had documented inspections showing failed rodent control in January 2024, though bedbug reports from 2020-2021 indicated no infestation cases.

The property's age (built in 1931) and current condition over recent years suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding safety systems (smoke/carbon monoxide detectors), pest control, and moisture-related issues (mold). The most recent open violation from November 2024 pertains to non-compliant mail receptacles that remain unresolved. The building's management has generally responded to violations, as evidenced by multiple cases being marked as "Closed," though some important issues, such as mold problems, have required multiple interventions.