716 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, nine-unit tenement building at 716 5th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Zdzislaw Drezek, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in early 2024, the property faced multiple housing code violations, particularly in Apartment 2, where issues were documented with walls, ceilings, and various fixtures including a refrigerator, bathroom tiles, and electrical systems. These violations were officially certified for correction by April 2024.

The building has also experienced recurring plumbing and water-related problems, with both emergency and non-emergency complaints regarding sinks, bathtubs, and water leaks recorded through early 2024. Additional maintenance issues have included problems with paint/plaster surfaces, flooring, and door/window frames. Looking back through the building's history, there was a significant boiler-related violation in 2018 involving an American Boiler with operational defects, which was resolved through the Environmental Control Board.

The building faced various complaints and inspections between 2018 and 2022, including reports of illegal after-hours work and concerns about falling debris, though these complaints were not substantiated at the time of inspection. An administrative violation was issued in 2023 regarding the failure to file a low-pressure inspection, though this was dismissed. On a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations since at least 2019, with all recent filings (up to June 2025) reporting no infested or re-infested units.