5113 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The three-story commercial building at 5113 2nd Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by David Levitan and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant events in recent years, primarily related to its heating system and regulatory compliance. Most notably, the building faced recurring heat and hot water issues in early 2024, with seven emergency complaints filed between January and March that required HPD intervention. While these conditions were reportedly addressed, the frequency of complaints suggests persistent heating system challenges.

The property underwent multiple inspections related to tenant safety and its status as a homeless shelter between 2023 and 2025, with several "Oath Violation Served" outcomes indicating regulatory compliance issues. These inspections covered various systems including plumbing, construction, and electrical components. The building's inspection history also shows attention from the Department of Buildings, with a 2021 violation related to failure to certify correction of an immediately hazardous condition, though this was subsequently dismissed.

Recent activities include a health department inspection regarding mobile food vendor activity in April 2024, and three tenant safety inspections in 2024, all of which resulted in Oath Violations. The property has maintained a relatively pest-free record in terms of bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the most recent reporting period (2022-2023), and only two units affected in the previous year (2021-2022), both of which were successfully treated according to the records. The building's regulatory history indicates ongoing monitoring and compliance requirements, particularly related to its status as a homeless shelter, which appears to add an additional layer of oversight and inspection frequency compared to typical residential buildings.