291 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, six-unit tenement building at 291 5th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Steven Baker and constructed in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heating systems, with documented complaints in 2019 and 2023-2024 regarding inadequate heat and hot water. The 2019 incident, which affected apartment 4L, resulted in multiple Class C violations, including one for insufficient hot water at fixtures and another regarding door self-closing mechanisms.

The building has also faced plumbing concerns, evidenced by a 2022 partial stop work order and a 2020 construction-related violation. Exterior maintenance issues were recorded in 2020, when cracked and spalling masonry was documented on the facade, though this violation was resolved with a $310 penalty. Despite these challenges, there have been no documented bedbug infestations in the building since at least 2018, with all recent annual filings showing zero infested or eradicated units.

The most recent permit activity includes several plumbing-related permits issued between 2018 and 2025, with the latest being issued in June 2025. Three 311 service requests related to food establishment issues were recorded in 2022-2023, though these were also marked as addressed. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to both heating systems and plumbing infrastructure, with various permits issued over the years indicating active management of building systems.