5123 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building at 5123 Church Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Georgette Goldson and constructed in 1930, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning are the recurring heat and hot water problems in 2019 and 2021 affecting the entire building, though in both instances, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to conduct inspections.

The building has also faced plumbing challenges, with a significant plumbing-related complaint in 2020 resulting in a Full Stop Work Order, and a later violation in 2020 related to revoked plumbing permit approvals. More recently, the property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record, with consistent filings between 2021 and 2025 showing zero reported infestations or eradications, suggesting compliance with reporting requirements.

The building underwent some construction work in 2021 that resulted in a $1,250 fine for work without a permit related to roof parapet construction, though this violation was subsequently resolved. Multiple complaints regarding gas utility issues (2019), elevator devices (2018), and unauthorized work (2021) have been recorded, with varying outcomes including "Inspector Unable to Gain Access" and "Address Invalid - Pending Building Verification." The property has also been subject to three Housing Maintenance Code violations between 2022 and 2024 regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports, though these have all been closed. Several permits have been issued between 2018 and 2019 for various work types, including plumbing and electrical work, though the specific outcomes of these permits require further investigation.