279 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 7-unit, 4-story building at 279 5th Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Habib Ahary, has demonstrated several concerning patterns over recent years, with the most significant issues centering around maintenance compliance and pest control. The property has active violations related to failure to file annual inspections for both external low-pressure systems (2018-2023) and the boiler (2017), indicating potential safety system oversight.

There have been ongoing bedbug reporting violations from 2020 through 2024, all related to the failure to submit required annual bedbug reports. The building experienced notable pest issues in 2022, with multiple rat sightings in May and confirmed rat activity during inspections in June, though a similar rodent issue occurred in September 2020. The property has a history of water-related problems, including a significant water leak incident in September 2020, and specific violations were documented in September 2020 concerning a fourth-floor apartment (74th FL) regarding various maintenance issues including roof leakage, window problems, and plaster repairs.

The building's recent history also includes violations related to door self-closing mechanisms and window repairs, though many of these were resolved. A substantial environmental citation was issued in July 2022 regarding unsafe conditions with a sidewalk shed, resulting in a $2,400 penalty, though this was resolved. While the building has maintained occupancy without any major catastrophic events, the cumulative pattern of violations across multiple years suggests persistent maintenance and compliance challenges that may impact resident quality of life and safety systems.