586 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story, two-family house at 586 5th Avenue in South Slope, owned by Ed Vays and built in 1920, has experienced several notable incidents in recent years that warrant attention. Most concerning was a significant environmental violation in January 2024 involving hazardous conditions related to water heaters and HVAC venting, resulting in a $1,280 penalty for gas utility shutdowns - though this violation has since been resolved.

The building's heating systems continued to present issues, with a boiler complaint filed in January 2024 that remained active through September 2024. There have also been three separate incidents between 2022-2024 where building inspectors were unable to gain access to complete their evaluations, indicative of potential access coordination challenges. The property has demonstrated compliance in its rodent inspections, with a pass in June 2021 following an initial failure in March of the same year, suggesting improvements were made.

Importantly, the building has maintained a pest-free status regarding bedbugs since 2019, with no reported infestations or re-infestations in the past six reporting periods up to 2020. While the building's recent history shows some concerning mechanical and access issues, the absence of bedbug reports and successful rodent compliance suggests attention to general pest management. The most pressing current concern appears to be the building's heating system, given the recurring complaints and violations related to both the boiler and water heating systems.