494 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 4-story, 3-unit building at 494 5th Avenue in South Slope, owned by Jack Kahn, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most significantly, between December 2024 and January 2025, the building faced multiple water-related problems, including slow leaks and damp spots, for which HPD issued violations requiring the property owner to make corrections. During the same period, there were also concerns about unsanitary conditions and mold, though HPD determined that observed conditions did not violate housing laws.

Most recently, in May 2025, there was a pest-related complaint that HPD was unable to inspect, suggesting potential ongoing issues. The building's violation history shows persistent maintenance oversight, particularly regarding inspection requirements. Seven separate violations were issued in 2023 for failure to file external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2023, and there remains one active violation from 2024.

Additionally, an examination of the bedbug reporting history between 2019 and 2024 shows consistent compliance, with no reported infestations or re-infestations in any of the filing periods. Earlier complaints from 2019 regarding construction work were resolved with no violations found. The building's permit records show two permits issued in 2018 and 2019 for plumbing and exhaust work, suggesting some ongoing maintenance activity. While the building has had multiple maintenance issues, recent bedbug reporting indicates successful management of that particular concern, and the property has maintained active permits for necessary systems installation or repair work.