528 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story, four-unit building at 528 5th Avenue in South Slope, owned by James Hatgipetros, has a mixed maintenance and pest management history since its 1915 construction. Most notably, the building has experienced two bedbug reporting periods (2022-2023 and 2023-2024) with no infestations or required eradication measures documented, suggesting either effective pest management or minimal issues.

Between 2010-2011, there was documented rodent activity in the building, with bait applications required in March 2011, following initial and compliance inspections that noted rat activity in October 2010. The property has also undergone some renovation work, with two exterior work (EW) permits issued in 2018 and 2020, specifically under job number 321802117.

The most recent permit was issued in November 2020. While the building's history shows some past pest control challenges, particularly during 2010-2011, there have been no documented rodent or insect infestations since that period. The two-year gap between bedbug reporting periods (2019-2021 and 2022-2023) without infestations or required treatments suggests an improving trend in pest management, though it's worth noting that bedbug reporting requirements only apply to certain types of buildings (primarily larger multiple dwellings) under New York City law, and the building's reporting history may not capture all pest management activities.