5121 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The 6-unit, 4-story building at 5121 2nd Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Spencer Operating Corp and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in May 2025, there was an unsanitary sewage condition reported, though an HPD inspection could not be completed due to access issues. The property has faced recurring plumbing and water supply problems, including a significant incident in December 2022 that was resolved.

Multiple complaints regarding door and window issues, including security concerns with the building's entrance system (bell/buzzer/intercom), have been documented, with some resulting in violations. Of particular concern are the building's current open violations from an April 2023 inspection, including problematic fire safety conditions such as broken or defective fire-retardant materials in the first-story public hall, and blocked fire escapes due to household items on multiple floors. The building has also been subject to environmental control board violations related to occupancy issues and boiler safety concerns, with a remaining active violation related to boiler hazardous conditions from December 2018.

The most recent documentation shows consistent bedbug reporting compliance, with no infestations recorded in the past several reporting periods from 2019 through 2025. There are also outstanding violations related to the failure to file required high-pressure inspection reports from 2018, as documented in June 2023. While many past issues have been addressed, the building continues to have open violations primarily related to safety and maintenance concerns.