249 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story, six-unit building at 249 5th Avenue in Park Slope, currently owned by Fac Renaissance Hdfc, has experienced several noteworthy incidents affecting resident comfort and safety since 2020. Most recently, in January 2025, there was a building-wide heat and hot water outage that was resolved promptly following HPD intervention.

The building has faced recurring issues related to heat and hot water systems, as evidenced by a defective boiler complaint in 2019 which resulted in an ECB violation, and a subsequent louver violation regarding combustion air to the boiler room. Between 2020 and 2024, the building underwent several safety and compliance inspections that revealed various issues requiring attention, including the need for bedbug reporting compliance in 2020-2022, emergency safety notifications regarding carbon monoxide detectors, gas leak procedures, and heating system access. The building's recent history shows generally improved conditions, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2021-2024), and the most recent rodent inspection in October 2023 passing without any issues.

Historical records indicate some concerning safety modifications in 2020, including unauthorized locks on emergency exits and roof access that were subsequently addressed through violation closures. While the building has had its share of violations and emergency complaints, most have been resolved promptly through appropriate channels, though the January 2025 heat/hot water issue suggests this remains a recurring systemic challenge. The property has maintained active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, with no current infestations, and recent permits from 2018 and 2020 indicate ongoing property maintenance and improvements.