5207 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 3-story, 6-unit residential building at 5207 6th Avenue in Sunset Park, built in 1931 and currently owned by HP Sunset Park I Hdfc Inc, has faced persistent heating and hot water system challenges over the past two years. Most recently, in January 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with several complaints being duplicates of previously reported system problems. A notable inspection in February 2024 revealed violations including lack of hot water at fixtures in apartments 2C and 3C, though these were marked as closed following certification. The building has experienced recurring heating system concerns, with emergency complaints registered through the Housing Maintenance Code system, particularly focused on both entire building and apartment-specific issues.

In addition to heating problems, the building has faced other maintenance challenges. In early 2024, several violations were documented regarding door security and self-closing mechanisms in the cellar and boiler room areas. There were also documented infestations of cockroaches in apartments 1B and 2C in late 2023 and early 2024, though these violations were ultimately resolved. The boiler system has been a particular focus of attention, with two separate inspections in 2023 and 2025 noting issues with flue deterioration, ventilation, and safety equipment, resulting in Environmental Control Board violations with associated penalties.

Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations, as demonstrated by annual reporting from 2019 through 2024 showing no affected units or eradication efforts required. The persistent nature of the heating and hot water issues, combined with the more recent boiler-related violations and multiple housing code infractions, suggests ongoing challenges with the building's infrastructure and maintenance systems. However, the prompt closing of many complaints following inspections or corrections indicates some responsiveness to reported issues, even if problems often recur. The building's age and classification as a "New Law Tenement" may contribute to some of these maintenance challenges, though specific information about the building's overall condition or management practices is not readily available from the provided data.