374 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
374 South 5th Street is a 6-story, 41-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1914, currently owned by Sam Rubin and located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, with the most pressing concerns being rodent infestations and heating system problems. In 2025 alone, there were multiple reports of rodent activity in June and previously in spring 2025, along with several heating and hot water complaints between March and May 2025.
The building has ongoing rodent control efforts, with multiple bait applications recorded in 2025. Additional concerns include emergency violations related to door access and various building maintenance issues, with open violations from 2023-2024 regarding energy efficiency requirements and inspection filings. The building has a history of maintenance code violations, particularly in 2024-2025, including issues with heat/hot water systems, unsanitary conditions, and pest problems.
Apartment 32 had several violations in 2024 related to water leaks, missing safety devices, and various maintenance issues. The property has also faced compliance issues regarding building safety requirements, including failure to provide unobstructed fire escape exits and various electrical and plumbing violations in 2018-2019, with some violations remaining active as of 2024. While the building has shown efforts to address these issues through repairs and inspections, as evidenced by multiple closed violation notices, the recurring nature of some problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has maintained a clean bedbug history in recent years, with no reported infestations since 2020.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 41 |
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Year built | 1914 |
Total area | 27000 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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