5 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

5 South Oxford Street is a 4-story, 10-unit residential building located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, built in 1869 and currently owned by Andre Nobles. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of complaints occurring in early 2025, including problems with electrical wiring, a malfunctioning refrigerator, intercom system issues, and pest-related concerns - all of which were not able to be properly inspected by HPD due to access issues. Additionally, there was an emergency heat/hot water complaint in January 2025 that faced similar access problems.

The building's maintenance history shows some positive trends, as evidenced by the absence of bedbug infestations in the last four annual reporting periods (2020-2024), and a 2022 plumbing inspection that resulted in no violations being issued. Historical records reveal various maintenance issues dating back several decades, including multiple violations in 2005 related to Apartment E2 (4th floor), such as broken plaster surfaces, door issues, and the need for a carbon monoxide detecting device. Earlier violations from the 1990s included exterior maintenance requirements.

A notable plumbing-related incident occurred in 2018 when a Full Stop Work Order was served and all plumbing approvals and permits were threatened with revocation due to suspension of the master plumber's license. The building has been compliant with bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, consistently showing no infestation cases. While many of the historical violations have been resolved, the recent pattern of complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building access for inspections and maintenance issues, particularly related to building systems and appliances.