5319 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The four-story, 16-unit tenement building at 5319 6th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by David Friedman and constructed in 1911, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during 2024-2025. The most recent tenant complaints include electrical outlet/switch issues and heating problems in December 2024, with HPD reporting multiple failed inspection attempts due to lack of access. Other notable incidents from late 2024 include failures to inspect lighting issues and a window frame violation in December, which resulted in violations being issued.

The building has a documented history of pest issues, with significant violations in apartment 3E in July 2023 for both mice and cockroach infestations, along with multiple maintenance violations including faulty faucets, floor tiles, and the need for repainting. Earlier inspections in 2022-2023 identified problems with the fire escape system and various apartment maintenance issues. The property underwent facade restoration work in 2020-2021, which included a violation related to suspended scaffold installation that was resolved without penalty.

Despite these ongoing issues, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building since at least 2018, and most recent inspections of specific complaints have resulted in either no violations being found or the issues being resolved. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of inspection failures due to lack of apartment access, particularly in 2024-2025, suggesting ongoing challenges with tenant access coordination for building inspections. While multiple violations have been issued in recent years, most have been addressed through proper certifications, though several newer complaints from late 2024 remain concerning due to HPD's inability to complete inspections.