5509 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-family residence at 5509 Church Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by The Marie Jeanne Dargenson Irrevocable Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns emerging recently in 2025. Most notably, there is an ongoing investigation by the Department of Health (DOHMH) regarding construction lead dust entering an apartment, which was reported in May 2025 and remains unresolved as of this date.

Additional complaints in May 2025 involve door and wall conditions, though HPD's inspections either found no violations or determined they did not violate housing laws. The property has a documented history of plumbing issues, including a water supply problem in January 2024 that resulted in issued violations, as well as sink-related concerns. The building has faced persistent pest control challenges, with multiple reports of unsanitary conditions and pest problems, including two documented complaints in September 2023 through January 2024 and additional pest-related issues in January 2024 that were inspected by HPD.

Other maintenance concerns have included cabinetry paint problems and various plumbing issues, including an emergency water supply problem in January 2024. While many of these complaints have been addressed and closed, they suggest a pattern of maintenance challenges within the building. Historical records also show a heating/water emergency incident in October 2022, which was promptly resolved.