734 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 8-unit, 3-story building at 734 East 5th Street in Kensington, owned by Joshua Frnakel, was constructed in 2005 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues over its history. The property faced multiple documented water-related problems in 2018-2019, including two instances of "heavy flow" water leaks that prompted violations, as well as complaints about damp spots. These issues were accompanied by ceiling paint/plaster problems, with at least one instance resulting in housing maintenance code violations.

More recently, from 2021 to 2023, the building had compliance issues regarding mandatory annual bedbug reporting, though subsequent filings show no reported infestations during the 2023-2024 period. As of March 2019, several violations remained open, including requirements to post safety notices regarding gas leaks, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and tenant information guides – though some of these were subsequently resolved or dismissed based on correction documentation. The most recent complaints in 2022 and 2023 regarding work without permits were investigated but found to have no violations.

A note from June 2020 about illegal curb cuts resulted in an ECB violation, which was resolved with no penalties. While the building has had periodic maintenance challenges, particularly related to water issues and building code compliance, the most recent bedbug reports indicate successful eradication and prevention efforts. The property has seen some improvement in addressing violations, with many being resolved or dismissed based on subsequent inspections, though several safety notice requirements remained as of the last available documentation in 2019.