36 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The three-story, five-unit residential building at 36 5th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Lepido Ramirez and built in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Of particular concern are three active violations related to boiler inspections, with violations issued in June 2023 and April 2023 for failing to file the 2019 and 2022 external low-pressure inspections, and a November 2019 violation for not filing the 2017 boiler inspection report.

The building has also faced recurring issues with food establishment complaints, including multiple reports of pests and sanitation issues between 2020 and 2024, with the most recent complaint filed in October 2024. The property has two documented instances of heating and hot water system failures affecting the entire building - one in February 2020 and another in July 2024 - though in both cases, heat and hot water were reportedly restored following the complaints. The building's rodent inspection history shows passing results from January 2018, but this may not fully reflect the current situation given the subsequent food establishment complaints.

The Department of Buildings records indicate a closed complaint from March 2019 regarding an inspection that could not be completed due to access issues. During the pandemic period, there was also one incident of vaccine mandate non-compliance reported in February 2022, though the resolution was properly documented. While many service requests have been closed, including the most recent heating issue in July 2024, the active boiler violations and pattern of heating system complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.