5608 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 8-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building at 5608 6th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Cunzhuang Yang, has experienced several recurring maintenance and safety issues since late 2023, with particular emphasis on heating and pest problems. Most recent complaints include heating issues (both building-wide and apartment-specific) in late December 2024, problems with paint/plaster conditions, and sanitation concerns.

Notably, the second-floor apartment (2F) has generated multiple Housing Maintenance Code Violations in December 2024, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, window issues, base cabinet repairs, and various plaster and paint deficiencies, along with documented pest infestations (mice and roaches). The building has also experienced heat and hot water problems throughout late 2023 and 2024, with both emergency and non-emergency complaints filed. Environmental Control Board violations were issued in December 2024 for unauthorized construction work in Apartment 2F, including partition installation and electrical modifications, with associated penalties still showing as active.

The property has a concerning history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2024 consistently showing rat presence. While bedbug inspections over the past five years (2019-2024) have consistently reported zero infested units, the building's recurring heat, water, and pest issues, along with the recent unauthorized construction violations, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent 311 complaints in December 2024 regarding heat and hot water issues, as well as pest problems, indicate that while some violations have been addressed (as per closure statuses), similar issues continue to arise, particularly evident in the 2024-2025 winter months.