5504 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, two-family house at 5504 7th Avenue in Sunset Park, built in 1906 and currently owned by Kithong Lai, has experienced several notable incidents in recent years. Most significantly, in early 2025, the building faced plumbing issues related to water supply, with multiple complaints filed in February and March through both 311 and HPD.

These complaints were marked as emergencies, though HPD was either unable to complete inspections or determined these were duplicates of existing building-wide issues. The Department of Buildings (DOB) records from 2018 show a complaint regarding illegal business signage, which was eventually resolved with a violation served in December 2021, resulting in a $1,250 penalty for unauthorized signs installed without permits.

The building has maintained an excellent record regarding bedbug infestations, with three consecutive annual filings (2020-2023) showing zero cases of infestation, eradication, or re-infestation across all three reporting periods. The oldest DOB violation from 2021 remains active as of 2023, related to unauthorized signage for a hair salon. While the recent plumbing issues represent the most significant current concern, the building's overall maintenance record shows no pattern of recurring issues beyond this recent incident, and the absence of bedbug problems over multiple years is notable.