288 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, eight-unit Old Law Tenement building at 288 5th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Joseph Carvalho, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. Most notably, there are three active violations as of June 2023 related to the failure to file required external low pressure inspections for the years 2018, 2019, and 2020, which suggests potential concerns about the building's safety systems.

Additionally, there is an active ECB violation from October 2018 regarding non-compliance with a Commissioner's order from December 2017, with a penalty of $1,250 that remains active. The building has demonstrated a historical pattern of heat and hot water issues, evidenced by a 2020 complaint that required HPD intervention, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The property has maintained an active commitment to bedbug reporting, with annual filings showing consistently low infestation rates, with only one reported case in 2019-2020 that was promptly addressed.

The building has demonstrated good rodent control measures, passing inspections as recently as 2015. While a permit was issued in May 2020 for unspecified work (EW - Emergency Work), the lack of subsequent documented improvements or resolutions to the active violations raises concerns about ongoing maintenance compliance. The building's record shows regular bedbug reporting and no recent major pest control issues, though the heat/hot water complaints and multiple active violations related to safety inspections suggest areas requiring attention.