370 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

370 5th Avenue is a 3-story, 4-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Prashanth Rayapudi. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems.

Between July 2023 and January 2024, there were multiple complaints and violations related to inadequate heat and hot water affecting the entire building, with violations documented in multiple categories including Emergency Heat/Hot Water issues that were eventually addressed through inspections and repairs. Other notable maintenance concerns include a pest infestation complaint in January 2024, a water leak/damp spot issue from November 2023, and various 311 complaints involving food contamination and smoking violations in 2024. The building's most recent inspection history reveals several safety concerns that required attention in late 2023 and 2024, including violations related to self-closing doors, fire egress issues, and encumbrances in public areas.

In December 2024, a violation was issued regarding unauthorized alterations to the ceiling height at the intermediate landing between the 1st and 2nd floors. However, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, and the building has consistently passed rodent inspections conducted in 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2024. While the property has faced several code violations and maintenance challenges, many have been addressed through proper channels, as evidenced by their closure dates and compliance certifications, including recent certifications in 2024 for various Building Code violations and the removal of encumbering items in public spaces.