78 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 78 5th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Arlene Radmin, has experienced several recurring maintenance and pest issues since 2020. Most recently, between April and June 2024, there were complaints about non-functioning lighting and an electric/gas range, though inspectors were unable to gain access for evaluation.

The building's maintenance record shows periodic heating and hot water system problems, including a significant incident affecting the entire building in October 2022, as well as multiple instances of pest-related complaints between 2020 and 2025. Of particular note is a recurring rat activity pattern, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2024 showing inconsistent results ranging from "Passed" to "Rat Activity." The property has also faced various housing code violations, including an open violation from 2021 regarding obstructions on fire escape flower pots and a 2023 violation for failure to file the 2021 external low-pressure inspection. The building's inspection history reveals ongoing challenges with sanitary conditions, including instances of mold, pest infestations, and issues with garbage storage.

Improvements have been made in some areas, such as the successful resolution of lead paint hazards in 2018 and the establishment of bedbug reporting compliance, with no active infestations reported in the most recent filings. While housing maintenance code violations have generally been addressed and closed, there are still some open violations requiring attention, particularly regarding fire escape maintenance. The building's overall maintenance history suggests a pattern of recurring issues that require continuous monitoring, though many recent complaints have been resolved through appropriate inspections and interventions, even if access for initial inspections was sometimes an issue.