5601 14th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 6-story residential building at 5601 14th Avenue in Borough Park, built in 1936 and containing 55 units, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in August 2024, there was a complaint about unsanitary conditions related to pests, though HPD couldn't gain access to inspect the problem. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water issues during the fall of 2023, with multiple complaints filed between October and November, two of which resulted in no access being granted for inspection.

There have also been several plumbing-related concerns, particularly involving toilet problems in December 2023 and November 2023, with one categorized as emergency. A significant cluster of issues was identified in March 2024, particularly affecting apartment 3F, including cabinet problems that prompted violations under § 27-2005 HMC. The building has a history of maintenance violations that suggest ongoing structural and safety concerns. In 2023, violations were issued regarding self-closing doors leading to the rear yard and building entrance, which were subsequently addressed.

Earlier issues from 2019 documented problems with building maintenance, including concerns about mortar joints, lintels, window sills, and air conditioning support, leading to ECB violations totaling $2,875 in penalties. The Department of Buildings has conducted several inspections over the years, with recent checks showing no significant violations worth noting. While the building has experienced some pest issues, the bedbug reporting records from 2021 through 2024 indicate minimal infestation problems, with only one case reported in 2019-2020 that was successfully eradicated. The property management has generally resolved most building violations when cited, as evidenced by the "Resolved" statuses on many of the Department of Buildings and ECB records, though some violations remain open as of the latest inspections.