138 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
The four-story, six-unit tenement building at 138 5th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Michael Chuisano, has experienced several notable health and maintenance issues in recent years. As of June 2025, there is an ongoing Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) investigation regarding dishwashing/utensils that was initiated in late June 2025, following a pattern of food establishment concerns in the building.
In early 2025, the property was the subject of multiple DOHMH complaints, including a food poisoning incident (February 2025), issues with pet/animal concerns (February-April 2025), and problems related to rodents/insects/garbage (July 2024-January 2025). A 2023 complaint regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage was investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though no violations were found. The building has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding bedbug reporting requirements, with four consecutive violations recorded between 2021-2024 for failing to submit the annual bedbug report, though no actual infestations were reported during the 2021-2025 filing periods.
The recent permit activity indicates some ongoing maintenance work, with three permits issued on July 25, 2023, for plumbing (PL), electrical (EW), and other work, followed by a 2024 permit for additional work. While there is a historical record of rodent activity in 2018 (with initial inspections showing rat activity), subsequent inspections passed, suggesting some improvement in pest control management. The building's recent history shows a mix of health-related incidents and maintenance activity, with particular attention required on food establishment compliance and timely reporting of bedbug inspections.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 5200 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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