5511 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
5511 5th Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Lilan Wu and located in Sunset Park. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent cluster of problems documented in early 2024, including multiple plumbing issues (radiator, toilet, basin/sink, bathtub/shower), floor concerns, and window frame problems - some categorized as emergencies.
A significant inspection in May 2024 revealed several open Class C violations in apartment 2R, including lead-based paint hazards and missing or defective window guards, as well as issues with the vestibule door on the 1st story. The building's maintenance history includes multiple water-related issues, with documented complaints in 2019 (heavy flow leak, unsanitary conditions, and pests) and more recent slow water leaks in 2024. Plumbing systems have shown particular instability, with multiple plumbing-related complaints in 2024.
While the building has maintained a zero infestation record for bedbugs over the past five years (2020-2025), rodent inspection results from 2010-2016 show mixed compliance, with failures noted in 2010 and 2014. A gas utility referral complaint from 2021-2022 was closed, though access issues were noted during inspection. The building's combined history suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges that have persisted over multiple years, with particular attention needed to address the current open violations related to lead paint and window safety.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 6400 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 5511 5th Ave, New York, NY 11220
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