5203 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, two-unit residential building at 5203 7th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Minsu Lin and built in 1909, has experienced several notable incidents over recent years, primarily related to an unauthorized tattooing operation. From October to November 2018, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) received three separate complaints regarding unlicensed tattooing activities at the location, including one instance involving a minor.

All these complaints were subsequently closed, though the resolution details indicated that inspection results could be obtained through official channels. Additionally, a complaint was filed with the Department of Buildings in December 2018 concerning illegal commercial or manufacturing use in a residential zone, specifically related to the 11220 street address, but access was denied on two separate inspection attempts in September 2019.

More recently, the building's condition appears stable, with no reported bedbug infestations during the 2022-2023 reporting period, as evidenced by the bedbug report filed in May 2024 showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. The most recent activity on record shows all previous tattoo-related complaints were officially closed as of January 2025, suggesting either cessation of the unauthorized activities or resolution through regulatory channels. While the building's historical issues with unauthorized tattooing and potential commercial use have been documented, current records indicate no ongoing safety concerns or pest issues, though it's worth noting that these records only represent documented complaints and inspections rather than a comprehensive view of building conditions.