5911 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 4-unit, 3-story residential building at 5911 7th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Guang Shi and built in 1922, has experienced several significant issues in recent years that may impact tenant safety and experience. Most notably, there are ongoing concerns regarding fire safety, with a violation still open as of 2021 regarding an air conditioner obstructing egress from fire escapes on the 2nd-story balcony, and a 2021 safety complaint about the fire escape that resulted in violations. The building has also had three consecutive years (2020-2023) of bedbug report violations for not filing annual reports as required, though recent filings indicate no infested units during the specified periods.

Between 2022 and 2023, the property faced multiple Department of Buildings violations related to illegal occupancy and use, specifically regarding unauthorized conversion to a physical treatment establishment/massage parlor with associated permit violations, though these were ultimately resolved. The property has undergone several inspections for rodent presence, passing evaluations in 2021 and 2023. The building's maintenance history shows regular permit activity in 2020, with three permits issued for unspecified work between March and November of that year.

While there have been multiple complaints and violations recorded, many have been resolved through inspections or compliance actions. The most recent Bedbug Reporting from 2024 shows no current infestation issues, indicating some improvement in pest management. Recent inspections have focused primarily on verifying compliance with various codes and regulations, with the most notable recent activity being a September 2023 inspection that resulted in an Oath Violation being served.