5103 14th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 27-unit, 6-story residential building at 5103 14th Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Jacob Landau and constructed in 1939, has experienced several notable incidents in recent years, particularly during 2024. The building has faced recurring maintenance issues, with three significant water-related complaints in 2024: a heavy water leak reported in January, a plumbing issue with a basin/sink in March, and most recently, standing water noted in October, though no violations were found in the latter case.

The property has also experienced electrical problems, including a no-lighting complaint in June 2024 that resulted in violations. Multiple violations were documented following inspections in June 2024, including issues with mold (approximately 10 sq ft), water leaks at the ceiling, and various maintenance needs such as broken plaster, defective doors, and electrical service problems in the 6th-floor common areas and apartment 3F. The building has a history of various violations requiring attention, including environmental control board violations in 2020 related to failure to comply with orders regarding air conditioning support, fire escape obstruction, and building maintenance.

While many of these issues were resolved with penalties paid, they indicate past challenges with building upkeep. Recent inspections have revealed several structural and safety concerns, including a 6th-story violation for construction materials obstructing public hall stairs and a requirement to paint specific walls to comply with code. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations in recent years, with no reported cases between 2021 and 2024, and past rodent inspections from 2010-2016 show compliance with no significant issues, though there were two failed inspections for other reasons in 2015 and 2016.