230 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

230 5th Avenue in Park Slope is a four-story, three-unit residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Helen Bardis. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and sanitation issues over the past several years, with particular concerns about rodent activity and food safety. Most recently, in March 2024, there were food protection and rodent/insect/garbage complaints investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though these complaints were ultimately administratively closed.

The building has a documented history of rodent-related problems, with multiple complaints and inspections showing varying results between 2017 and 2023, including instances of rat activity in 2020 and multiple baiting interventions in 2017. The property also faced food safety concerns, including a food poisoning incident in 2020 involving three or more affected individuals, and several food establishment complaints related to rodents and food worker activity. A cluster of smoking violation complaints was recorded in early 2020, suggesting potential issues with tenant compliance to building rules. The building's maintenance record shows some plumbing emergency noted in 2018, while a 2019 Department of Buildings complaint regarding vent/exhaust issues was investigated but found no violations at the time of inspection.

Notably, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in any of the annual filings between 2019 and 2024, indicating good management of this particular pest issue. The most recent rodent inspection in June 2023 resulted in a passing grade, though this follows a pattern of inspections with mixed outcomes. While many complaints have been resolved and closed, the recurring nature of certain issues, particularly those related to sanitation and pest management, suggests an ongoing need for vigilance in building maintenance. The property's age as a 1920 construction may contribute to some of these persistent maintenance challenges.