4901 14th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

4901 14th Avenue is a 6-story, 45-unit residential building in Borough Park, owned by Mier Isumor Schweid and constructed in 1935. The building has experienced recurring issues with elevator service, particularly evident from multiple complaints between 2019 and 2022 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" leading to ECB violations and penalties related to repair and safety concerns. Most recently, in May 2024, the building faced multiple significant issues in Apartment 6D, including violations for pests (mice and roaches), water damage affecting the ceiling, plaster problems, and mold requiring remediation.

These violations, while marked as closed following certification in June 2024, indicate a period of poor maintenance. Additional ongoing concerns include three active Building Department violations from 2024 related to failure to file required energy efficiency documentation and benchmarking reports, though inspections show the elevator maintenance has been addressed since 2022. The building's maintenance history shows persistent problems with basic services, including heat and hot water, with multiple complaints filed in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

There have also been various other maintenance issues reported and resolved, such as problems with walls, ceilings, cabinets, and unsanitary conditions. While the building has documented that no bedbug infestations have occurred in the past five years (2019-2023), the recent history of pest violations in 2024 suggests ongoing challenges with vermin control. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to violations, with recent inspections resulting in repairs and certifications, particularly regarding the elevator systems and specific apartment issues, though multiple current violations remain open as of December 2024.