7814 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Located in Bay Ridge, 7814 4th Avenue is a 40-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Colonial Piligrim Apts LLC. The building has experienced persistent heating system issues, with four heat/hot water emergencies reported between January and November 2024, all of which were temporarily resolved by the time HPD inspectors responded. More recently, in 2025, there have been complaints about flooring and door issues that HPD was unable to inspect.

The building's systems and infrastructure have shown various maintenance challenges, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2023-2024 related to door self-closing mechanisms, refuse accumulation, and sanitation concerns. Notably, as of September 2023, there were several identified maintenance issues in Apartments A3, B6, and D6, including problems with smoke detectors, window mechanisms, and plumbing fixtures. The building's historical maintenance record shows some recurring patterns of concern, particularly in 2019-2020 with bedbug infestations, though recent filings from 2022-2024 indicate successful eradication with no current infestations.

There have been two complaints about unauthorized uses of the residential building, one for after-hours work in 2024 and another regarding illegal commercial use in 2020, though both were resolved with no violations found upon inspection. The property's 311 service requests and violations suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance, particularly during the winter months when heating issues are most prevalent. While most complaints have been addressed through inspections and repairs, there remain some open violations regarding door mechanisms and building maintenance.