573 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story, seven-unit building at 573 6th Avenue in South Slope, owned by Eugene Zhitkov, was constructed in 1931 and has experienced recurring water-related issues over the past several years. Most recently, in October 2022, there was a heavy water leak in the public hall on the third story that required repairs to the ceiling and west wall, which led to multiple housing code violations (Class A and B) requiring repairs and repainting.

Earlier incidents include a heat/hot water complaint in May 2022 that could not be inspected, and multiple water leak complaints in 2020 involving slow leaks and damp spots, though no violations were issued for these cases. The building's maintenance history reveals several infrastructure concerns, including a 2019 violation for a loose handrail in the first-story public hall and various repairs needed in apartment 2A, including issues with bathroom ceilings.

Multiple permits for plumbing work were issued in 2020 and 2021, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts. While past records from 2010 show evidence of rodent control measures (bait applications), the building has maintained a clean bedbug record for the past several years, with no reported infestations or treatments between 2020 and 2025. The building's overall violation history shows consistent attention to resolving identified issues, though the recurrence of water-related problems indicates this remains an ongoing maintenance challenge.