31 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
The 6-unit, 4-story brick building at 31 5th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Ismael Rioja, has been undergoing significant activity in recent years, particularly in 2024. Most notably, there were multiple complaints in June 2024 regarding unlicensed/illegal work in progress, including electrical work and construction modifications, resulting in several Environmental Control Board violations with penalties totaling over $6,000, though some were subsequently resolved.
The building has faced recurring health and maintenance issues, particularly related to pests, with multiple DOHMH complaints between 2019 and 2023 regarding food establishment conditions, including rodent sightings and garbage concerns. There have been consistent requirements for bedbug reporting under the Housing Maintenance Code, with confirmed infestation in 2020 but no reported units since. The property has a documented history of plumbing issues, evidenced by emergency complaints in October 2018, and rodent control efforts, including multiple bait applications in 2012 and regular inspections showing passed results since 2018.
A 2024 violation was issued regarding building maintenance, citing missing mortar, cracked bricks, and paint issues along the fire escape, with a penalty of $625. The building's recent history shows a pattern of construction-related complaints and violations, particularly in 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges. However, recent bedbug reports and rodent inspections indicate improved conditions in these specific areas, with all violations from 2022 bedbug violations having been resolved and rodent inspections consistently passing since 2018.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 8566 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 29 5th Ave, New York, NY 11217
- 440 Dean St, New York, NY 11217
- 442 Dean St, New York, NY 11217
- 444 Dean St, New York, NY 11217
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