5502 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The two-family residence at 5502 12th Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Moses Bluzenstein, has experienced a range of maintenance issues since the summer of 2022. The most significant recent problems involve repeated heating and hot water system failures, with violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in December 2022 and multiple complaints throughout 2022-2023. The building has also shown persistent issues with water damage, including a slow leak reported in December 2022, which HPD was unable to inspect despite repeated complaints.

In mid-2023, multiple violations were documented in apartment 2, including problems with window functionality, mold around window recesses, ceiling leaks in the kitchen, and various plaster and paint issues in both the foyer and private hallway. The building's emergency response record from July 2022 shows violations related to electrical wiring, ceiling plaster, and other maintenance concerns. The property has undergone several inspections and received varying results for rodent compliance, with a failure noted in February 2022 followed by a passing inspection in March 2022.

A particularly concerning pattern emerged in late 2022 and early 2023, with multiple attempted inspections of flooring/stairs issues that HPD was unable to access, and an unsanitary mold complaint that resulted in no violations being issued despite the reported condition. While many of the documented violations have been certified as closed by HPD, the building's maintenance record demonstrates ongoing challenges with basic systems including heat/hot water, electrical wiring, and various structural and environmental concerns, particularly affecting the second floor. The property's age (built in 1925) and classification as a 2-family house may contribute to the observed maintenance issues, though the records indicate both emergency and non-emergency complaints have been received across various categories.