223 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
223 5th Avenue is a 5-story, 12-unit old law tenement building located in Park Slope, built in 1920 and currently owned by Daniel Arnel. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between 2019 and 2022, most notably in May 2022, January 2021, and November 2020, all affecting the entire building. In addition to heating problems, there have been various maintenance concerns including window frame issues and electrical problems, though no violations were ultimately issued for these cases.
The building has faced rodent control challenges, with verified rat activity reported in late 2020 and early 2021, though subsequent inspections showed compliance. Recent inspections from 2022 to 2024 revealed open Class A violations regarding failure to file annual bedbug reports, while the building's bedbug history shows only one infested unit reported between 2019-2020. More seriously, in early 2023, the building was cited for multiple violations related to unauthorized transient use (including illegal hotel operation) in Apartment D2, with fines totaling $10,000 for various safety deficiencies including sprinkler system and fire alarm requirements, though these violations have since been resolved.
The building currently has active violations from 2023-2024 regarding the failure to file external low pressure inspection reports. Historical complaints from 2020 include issues with building walls and a debris concern, though many complaints resulted in "No Violation Warranted" findings upon inspection. The property has maintained regular compliance with rodent inspections, with the majority passing inspection, though there were some initial failures and rat activity noted.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 12 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 12240 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 223 5th Ave, New York, NY 11215
- 663 President St, New York, NY 11215
- 665 President St, New York, NY 11215
- 667 President St, New York, NY 11215
- 669 President St, New York, NY 11215
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