57 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
The 6-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement at 57 5th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Ismael Rioja, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning are two recent emergency complaints in October 2024 regarding cooking gas and electrical lighting problems that required HPD inspection, though no access was granted for the inspections.
In February 2021, multiple significant issues were reported and investigated, including complete loss of heat and hot water in the entire building (which was reportedly restored by the time of inspection), sewage problems, window frame concerns, and a pest infestation - none of which resulted in violations. The building has also faced recurring compliance challenges related to bedbug reporting requirements, with violations documented in 2021, 2022, and 2023, though recent filings for the periods 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 show no infested units.
While the building's pest situation appears to have improved, as evidenced by the zero infestation reports in recent years, its maintenance history shows periodic issues with basic services. Rodent inspections in 2018 showed mixed results, with one initial inspection failing for unspecified reasons, though subsequent inspections passed. The 311 service requests from 2024 and 2025 remain unresolved in terms of inspections being conducted, suggesting potential access or communication issues between tenants and HPD.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 6 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1920 |
| Total area | 5928 sq ft |
| Floors | 4 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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