5716 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

5716 8th Avenue is a three-story, two-family residential building located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, owned by Kexing Chen and constructed in 1931. The building has experienced several regulatory interactions over the past five years, with the most significant issues arising in late 2022 when the Department of Buildings responded to a construction-related complaint that resulted in an Oath Violation being served.

This incident was accompanied by an Environmental Control Board violation related to inadequate means of egress during construction work, for which a $2,500 penalty was imposed and subsequently resolved. The Department of Buildings also has an active complaint from 2018 regarding an illegal storefront or business sign, though this appears to be from a storefront rather than the residential unit itself, and was subject to a sign moratorium in 2019.

On a more positive note, the building recently underwent a rodent inspection in February 2023, which it passed successfully, indicating no current pest management issues. The property's maintenance record shows some regulatory challenges, particularly concerning construction work and signage, though the building appears to have addressed the most significant safety concerns regarding means of egress. The building's age and history as a two-family structure are consistent with typical Sunset Park housing stock, and while there have been various complaints and violations, most have been addressed through proper channels, with no recent active violations on record as of February 2023.