55 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The four-story Old Law Tenement building at 55 5th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Jon Sin and containing 5 units, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues since 2019. Most notably, there are open Class C violations from 2023 related to lead-based paint hazards in Apartment 3L, including issues with peeling paint on multiple surfaces such as walls, baseboards, and radiators. The building also has one open Class C violation from 2023 regarding hot water temperatures exceeding the maximum allowed limit of 130 degrees in Apartment 3L.

A food poisoning incident involving three or more cases was reported in January 2025, though the Health Department deemed it an isolated incident. The property has a history of pest control challenges, with complaints about rats in 2020 and cockroaches in 2022, as well as multiple unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage in 2021. The building has faced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly between 2019-2020, with several emergency complaints that required inspection and verification of corrections.

Two significant incidents involving unauthorized boiler work occurred in 2019, resulting in violations for illegal plumbing modifications. More recently, the property has maintained better compliance with pest control requirements, with rodent inspections in 2020 and 2025 passing successfully. The building's management has filed timely bedbug reports from 2021-2025 indicating no infestations during the reporting periods. While the property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, recent inspections and compliance checks suggest improved management practices, though the open lead paint violations and hot water temperature issue in Apartment 3L remain concerns.