5016 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

5016 12th Avenue is a 4-story, 14-unit New Law tenement building located in Borough Park, built in 1914 and currently owned by Judith Fischman. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with notable complaints about lack of heat and hot water reported in both December 2020 and again in December 2021, though these were resolved promptly according to HPD records. Several significant maintenance issues were reported in July 2020, including problems with the fire escape safety, unsanitary garbage/recycling storage, and missing signage, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions at the time.

A concerning construction lead dust complaint in common areas was reported in late 2019 and remains in progress as of the latest data. The building underwent necessary fire escape maintenance in 2020, with violations documented and certified as corrected by October 2020. The property has experienced periodic bedbug infestations over recent years, with the most recent reports showing no active infestations as of December 2024, following a pattern of infestations in multiple units between 2019 and 2023.

Notably, during the 2021-2022 period, there was one documented infestation that was successfully eradicated. The building has also undergone various maintenance inspections, including a rodent inspection in 2010 which passed compliance, though there was a failure noted in December 2009 for unspecified reasons. While the property has experienced several maintenance issues over the years, most complaints have been addressed through appropriate channels, though some access-related concerns limited inspection verification of certain reported conditions.