6101 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

6101 5th Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit New Law tenement building located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and owned by Juanqing Lu. The 1926 structure has faced persistent pest and maintenance issues over the past several years, with open violations related to annual bedbug reporting requirements documented in 2021-2024.

In late 2018, significant violations were found including pest infestations (specifically roaches in apartment 4L), the need for carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 4L, and concerns about blocked egress from fire escapes due to encumbered air conditioners on third and fourth-floor balconies. The building experienced multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pests in late 2018 and early 2019, though some inspections resulted in inability to gain access for verification. More recent concerns include two electrical wiring complaints from May 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their attempts to investigate.

While there was a rodent-related complaint in June 2022, the initial inspection result showed compliance with only minor violations. The building's recent history is marked by recurring issues with compliance reporting (particularly regarding bedbug documentation), and while some complaints have been addressed through inspections, there remains an open violation status for multiple issues as of the most recent inspections in 2024. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with adhering to housing maintenance codes and timely addressing resident complaints, particularly regarding access for inspections and documentation compliance.