4051 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224

The two-story, six-unit building at 4051 Atlantic Avenue in Sea Gate, built in 1930 and currently owned by Timothy Foley, has experienced significant issues in recent years, culminating in a major fire incident in early 2024 that caused substantial damage throughout the property. The building's condition has been particularly concerning since the fire, with multiple active violations issued between January 2025 and August 2025, including orders for full demolition, installation of a fence around the property, and concerns about compromised structural elements such as charred wood, damaged rafters, and a hazardous roof condition.

The property has been under structural monitoring and experienced vibration-related complaints in January 2025, with a full vacate order served on June 1, 2024. More recently, in 2025, there have been additional service requests regarding asbestos concerns and unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage. The building's history reveals several critical issues, including multiple violations related to fire damage across various apartments (2 through 6 on the second floor, and rooms in ground-floor apartments A and B) documented in May 2024.

Additional violations pertain to unauthorized alterations and occupancy changes, particularly concerning apartment 1R, where illegal cooking facilities and unauthorized apartment modifications were identified. The property has also been the subject of multiple 311 complaints, including reports of being vacant, open, and unguarded, as well as concerns about illegal SRO conditions and construction work. While some complaints were investigated and found not to warrant violation, the persistent pattern of violations and recent service requests suggests ongoing maintenance and safety concerns at the property.