290 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
290 5th Avenue is a 4-story, 9-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Darren Gritzer. The property has experienced recurring water supply and heat/hot water system issues, with multiple complaints filed through 311 and HPD in 2024 and 2020 regarding these basic services.
Most recently, between June 18-20, 2024, three emergency plumbing complaints were recorded, one of which was a duplicate of a building-wide issue. The building currently has open Class A violations from a June 2024 inspection that require the posting of various safety notices, including carbon monoxide detector requirements and emergency procedures, as well as a Class C violation regarding the heating system keyholder notice. Additionally, there is an active DOB violation from November 2019 concerning an unfiled annual boiler inspection report.
The building's history shows some concerning patterns, with heating and water supply issues recurring in multiple years (2019, 2020, 2024). However, it is worth noting that recent bedbug reports (2024-2025) show no infestations, and rodent inspections in 2022 and 2016 generally resulted in passing grades, with one initial inspection in 2016 failing for "Other Reasons." The property has undergone several inspections by various agencies, including HPD and DOHMH, with most issues being addressed promptly and no violations issued in some cases. Two recent complaints regarding illegal activity and illegal conversion in 2024 were investigated but found no violations upon inspection.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 9 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 6240 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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