281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The three-story, four-unit building at 281 South 5th Street in Williamsburg, owned by Abraham Kohn, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of complaints occurring in June 2024. During this period, multiple plumbing and sanitation issues were reported, including problems with bathtubs/showers, sinks, mold, wall conditions, and pest infestation, though all these complaints were addressed and closed within a few days.

Notably, the building had ongoing bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, with violations recorded in 2021, 2023, and 2024 regarding the annual bedbug report filing requirements, though the most recent 2024 report indicated no infested units. An inspection conducted in 2018 showed the building passed a rodent inspection, and there was a complaint about excessive debris in March 2024, though access was denied for inspection in July 2024.

The building, constructed in 1910 and classified as "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS B," has a documented history of both emergency and non-emergency maintenance issues, particularly related to plumbing and sanitation. The most recent complaints in June 2024 were primarily focused on infrastructure concerns, while previous violations regarding bedbug reporting compliance suggest ongoing attention to pest management requirements. The property's maintenance history reflects a pattern of addressing service requests promptly, as demonstrated by the closure of multiple complaints within a short timeframe, though the frequency and variety of issues may indicate periodic challenges with building maintenance and infrastructure systems.