231 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

231 5th Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, built in 1920 and currently owned by Michelle De La Uz. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular concern around water-related problems. Most recently, there was a heat/hot water complaint in April 2025, following a pattern of similar heat-related issues in 2022 and 2023.

Between 2022 and 2024, multiple complaints and violations were recorded regarding water leaks, plumbing problems, and other maintenance issues affecting various units, particularly in apartments 2A, 2B, and 3A, where specific violations included water leaks, ceiling damage, and problems with plaster surfaces. The building maintained active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019 through 2024, showing zero infested units in recent filings. The property has demonstrated some safety concerns, with open violations from 2022 in apartment 3A related to missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as plumbing issues including a defective waste line connection.

Emergency complaints were filed in late 2023 regarding door/window problems, with multiple violations connected to door repairs. The most recent significant safety-related incident occurred in 2025 involving egress issues, resulting in an Oath violation being served. The building has consistently addressed pest control requirements, passing rodent inspections and maintaining zero infestations in recent years. While the property has had numerous service requests and violations recorded, it's notable that most issues were resolved through closed complaints, with the exception of some open violations from 2022 requiring further attention.