1721 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The four-unit, two-story New Law tenement at 1721 West 4th Street in Gravesend, owned by Qingmiao Jiang, has experienced several notable events since its construction in 1925. The most significant issues occurred in summer 2020, when the building faced serious maintenance problems including mold and slow water leak complaints, leading to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations. Specifically, violations were documented for mold conditions (approximately 2 sq. ft.

at the upper west wall), water leak repairs needed at the west wall in the 4th room of apartment 2F, and several issues requiring attention to self-closing doors. These violations were ultimately closed by September 2020. In more recent history, the building has consistently maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filing in May 2025 showing no infested units for the reporting period. Prior bedbug reports from 2024 and earlier similarly indicated no infestations or eradications.

The property has shown an emerging pattern of bedbug report violations in 2022-2024, with three consecutive violations issued regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports between March 2022 and April 2024. These violations have since been addressed, as evidenced by subsequent filings showing compliance. The most recent inspection records from April 2024 indicate the current status is "Close," suggesting that any existing violations have been resolved. While the building has faced significant maintenance challenges in the past, particularly in 2020, recent records indicate improved compliance with housing maintenance requirements, though residents should be aware of the building's previous water and mold issues.