577 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

577 5th Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Gail Schattner. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most recently documented through a complaint in November 2023, which was resolved within 24 hours. A significant cluster of violations was documented in March 2022 in apartment 3R, including problems with fire safety (defective fire egress), security systems, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, self-closing doors, plumbing fixtures, and pest control issues.

Earlier complaints from 2021 showed problems with cabinets, plumbing (bathtub/shower), and unsanitary conditions (pests), all of which received violations. The building's maintenance history also includes multiple heating system complaints in late 2020, water leak concerns in 2019, and various maintenance issues in 2019, including electrical problems and paint/plaster concerns. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status across multiple annual inspections from 2018 through 2024, with no reported infestations.

A significant environmental control board violation related to building maintenance was issued in February 2019 concerning the commercial space on the first floor, with a penalty of $500 that remains active. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in March 2024 showing a passed result, though historical records indicate past rat activity was detected in 2010. Additional service requests include various maintenance issues that have been addressed over time, with the most recent notable being a sidewalk shed/temporary scaffold complaint in February 2023 which was referred to the Department of Transportation. The building's overall maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring heating system issues and various maintenance concerns, while demonstrating compliance with pest control requirements as evidenced by the consistent bedbug-free status.