5825 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
The 4-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 5825 5th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Zhong Bo Chen, has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most concerning are the recurring heat and hot water problems documented in late 2020 and early 2021, when multiple complaints were filed with HPD. The building has also faced significant rodent-related challenges, with inspections in 2023 and 2024 confirming rat activity, and previous rodent complaints dating back to 2019.
Health Department inspections in 2023 and 2024 found violations requiring follow-up inspections, indicating ongoing pest management concerns. The property has numerous open violations from a 2021 inspection, including requirements for proper signage regarding bedbug reporting, gas leak procedures, carbon monoxide detection, and housing information guides. While recent bedbug reporting filings in 2024 and 2025 show no documented infestations during the previous reporting periods, the building's history suggests persistent maintenance challenges.
In 2023 and 2024, there were multiple inspection attempts for various complaints (including Local Law 188/17 Compliance and Adult Establishment) where inspectors were unable to gain access. A work-related permit investigation in 2023 resulted in no violations being found at the time of inspection. The building's most recent rodent inspection in February 2024 confirmed rat activity, continuing the pattern of pest-related issues documented over multiple years.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 8190 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 5825 5th Ave, New York, NY 11220
- 501 59th St, New York, NY 11220
- 503 59th St, New York, NY 11220
- 505 59th St, New York, NY 11220
- 507 59th St, New York, NY 11220
- 509 59th St, New York, NY 11220
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