5601 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, 2-family house at 5601 2nd Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Theodore Tierney, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with particular concern regarding heat and water systems. Between September and October 2022, multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems were documented, affecting different units and resulting in several violations. These violations remained open as of March 2023, including issues with water leaks, gas supply problems, and maintenance of plastered surfaces in apartment 2B.

More recently, in early 2025, the building has generated multiple complaints that HPD inspectors were unable to access for inspection, including issues with walls, radiators, and pests. The building has also accumulated several active violations related to failure to file required external pressure inspections between 2018 and 2023. The property has a mixed history with both maintenance and safety concerns.

In 2020, there were complaints about building vibrations and drainage issues, though inspections resulted in no violations being warranted. An Environmental Control Board violation from 2020 noted an issue with a roof ornament, while a 2020-2021 inspection required the erection of sidewalk sheds. The building has consistently demonstrated compliance in recent years with regards to bedbugs and rodent inspections, with no reported infestations since 2020 and several passed rodent inspections dating back to 2010. The property's permit history shows regular maintenance and work being permitted, with the most recent permits issued in 2018 and 2020 for plumbing and other work, though specific details on the nature of these permits are not provided in the data.