277 South 5Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

277 South 5th Street is a 23-story, 172-unit residential tower in Williamsburg, completed in 2018 and currently owned by Sam Sparks. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident in 2023 with multiple complaints from both individual units and the entire building, though inspections often revealed restoration of services prior to inspection. Electrical problems have also been a concern, with three power outage incidents reported in July 2023.

More recently, in August 2024, there was a sewage-related unsanitary condition complaint, though no violations were found upon inspection. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero units reported over the past five years. However, there are several active violations related to building systems that require attention, including failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2021, and a December 2024 violation for not displaying energy efficiency scores.

During the construction phase of 2020, multiple safety violations were recorded, including insufficient fire guard presence and safety equipment issues, though these were subsequently resolved. The property has passed all rodent inspections from 2018 through 2023, indicating generally effective pest management. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, particularly with heating and electrical systems, many historical violations have been resolved, and the lack of recent bedbug infestations or major safety violations is notable.