445 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

At 445 East 5th Street in Kensington, this 6-story, 53-unit New Law Tenement built in 1928 has experienced recurring heat and water issues over the past two years, with multiple complaints regarding insufficient heat and hot water in 2024 and 2025. Most recently in March 2025, there were several simultaneous complaints about various maintenance issues including flooring, mold, plumbing, and heat problems, though inspections found no violations in the latter three categories.

The building has faced significant maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations throughout 2024, including issues with heat regulation, mold presence, and various self-closing door requirements. A particular unit (D7) had documented problems with excessive hot water temperatures and mold in early 2024, while an earlier violation from January 2024 regarding locked heating system access was also noted. The property has maintained an active compliance record for pest control, as shown by consistent bedbug reporting from 2018 through the present, with zero infested units reported in all annual filings.

Additional mechanical and structural issues have been documented, including an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2022 regarding maintenance of brickwork at the building's west elevator. Historical complaints from the Department of Buildings between 2018-2023 include inquiries about illegal hotel rooms, unauthorized commercial use, and scaffold safety, though most of these were closed without violations being established. While the building's management has responded to numerous service requests and inspections, the recurrence of heating and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure.