5301 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Located at 5301 6th Avenue in Sunset Park, this four-story New Law tenement building, owned by Jennifer Lau, has experienced recurring heating system issues in 2024, with multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water failures, particularly in November and October. The building, containing 38 units and constructed in 1911, has also faced various maintenance challenges throughout 2024, including a pest infestation (July), multiple building systems failures (electric, intercom, lighting, and ceiling issues), and a notable concentration of violations in apartment 1B involving mold, electrical wiring problems, and door-related issues. The building's compliance record shows active DOB violations regarding failure to file required energy benchmarking reports and display energy efficiency scores as of 2023-2024.

Historical data shows previous concerns about building safety systems, including an elevator violation in 2021 and a significant water damage incident in 2019 affecting apartment 3D. The Department of Buildings records also indicate several permit issuances between 2019-2020, suggesting some level of ongoing maintenance or improvements. Notably, the building has maintained a relatively good record regarding pest control and bedbug issues, with no infestations reported in the most recent monitoring periods from 2021 through 2024, though there was one incident noted in 2020.

The property has undergone multiple inspections and corrections of various violations throughout 2023-2024, including repairs to self-closing doors, addressing unsafe electrical wiring, and other safety-related improvements. The building's recent history shows a pattern of heating system reliability issues, with multiple emergency complaints in 2024, though most have been resolved promptly through HPD intervention. Other maintenance issues appear to be addressed upon inspection, with most violations being certified as corrected within reasonable timeframes. The property management has generally responded to violations and complaints, as evidenced by the closure of most recent complaints and violations, though recurring heat-related issues suggest this remains an ongoing challenge for residents.