5805 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

5805 5th Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building located in Sunset Park, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Fei Lin. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with 2025 showing particular concentration of problems across various systems. Between January and February 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints regarding plumbing (including radiator issues), flooring problems, water leaks, ceiling damage, and electrical wiring concerns, all of which HPD was unable to inspect despite being reported.

October 2024 inspections revealed significant issues in apartment 4R, including problems with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, water leaks, mold, various repairs needed for walls and ceilings, and a broken window mechanism, though most of these violations were marked as closed. The building has active Department of Buildings violations from 2019 and 2023 for failing to file boiler inspection reports. Recent rodent inspections in 2024 (October and November) indicated rat activity at the property, a concerning pattern given previous inspections in 2010, 2012, and 2014 also showing rodent presence.

There are also two unclosed gas utility-related complaints from 2023 and 2025, suggesting potential ongoing issues with gas infrastructure. The building's maintenance history shows a troubling pattern of inadequate response to repair needs, with multiple service requests going uninspected and requiring tenants to refile complaints, as noted in multiple HPD resolution descriptions. While some violations have been addressed and closed, others remain active, indicating persistent maintenance challenges at this location.