5 Westminster Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218

5 Westminster Road is a 41-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in Flatbush, constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Mordechai Appelbaum. The property has experienced persistent rodent issues, with the most recent rat sightings and activity documentation continuing into 2025, despite multiple DOHMH inspections and bait applications throughout the year. The building has a documented history of various maintenance issues, including multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2023, with emergency calls indicating lack of these essential services. Various apartment-specific problems were identified and resolved, including pest infestations (notably in apartments C5 and 2D), mold issues, and plumbing concerns.

External to the building, there are reports of facade problems with bulging bricks and rusted lintels, for which the Department of Buildings issued a violation in June 2024, though this has since been resolved. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past year and generally responds to Housing Maintenance Code complaints, though access issues occurred with some inspection requests. The building's violation history from 2023 reveals several maintenance issues that have required attention, including repairs needed for water leaks, damaged doors, and plaster surfaces. A significant number of rodent-related complaints have been filed, with DOHMH inspections consistently finding rat activity, leading to multiple bait application attempts throughout 2025.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development investigated various apartment conditions between 2023-2024, confirming issues such as water leaks, mold, and pest infestations. The property has shown responsiveness to emergency heating issues, with prompt restoration of services as reported by tenants. Recent inspections have focused on addressing rodent control measures, as indicated by the regular bait applications throughout 2025. While the building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, especially concerning heat, plumbing, and pests, many violations have been properly addressed through inspections and subsequent repairs, as evidenced by the closure of multiple violation notices.