5316 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The four-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement at 5316 3rd Avenue in Sunset Park, built in 1931 and owned by Mariano Caba, has experienced multiple concerning issues over the past several years. Most notably, as of April 2024, there are still open violations related to annual bedbug reporting requirements dating back to 2021-2024, which could indicate ongoing pest management concerns.

In 2023, the building faced multiple complaints regarding electrical wiring issues and pest problems, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The building has active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from November 2020, including concerns about improper door hardware, occupancy beyond the certified three-family dwelling with store configuration, and unauthorized plumbing work for additional bathrooms, with accumulated penalties totaling $2,875. The property has a documented history of rodent issues, with varying inspection results between 2018-2019 showing initial failures and subsequent compliance.

Two complaints from 2018-2020 regarding illegal conversion and permit issues were ultimately resolved, though by 2020 there appeared to be additional unauthorized modifications. The building's most recent documented repairs, as of 2023-2024, suggest continuing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding electrical systems and pest management, which have resulted in multiple service requests and violations. While not all service requests led to confirmed inspections, the frequency and nature of these complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.