6217 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, two-family house at 6217 5th Avenue in Sunset Park, built in 1923 and currently owned by Fulvio Montagna, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, particularly affecting the third-floor apartment. Between 2021 and 2022, there were multiple concerning incidents, including a heat/hot water emergency in November 2021 where inspectors could not gain access to the apartment, and a safety-related issue in June 2022 involving a broken/missing window guard.

A comprehensive inspection of the third-floor apartment in May 2022 revealed numerous violations, including problems with electric service, gas supply to the range, hot water access, and notable infestation issues with roaches and mice, all categorized under the Housing Maintenance Code. The inspection also identified several maintenance needs, including multiple areas requiring repair to defective plaster surfaces and paint, though some violations were subsequently closed. More recent records show ongoing attention to the property's maintenance needs, with complaints about electrical outlet/switch issues and an electric/gas range appliance problem in May 2022, both of which were closed.

The most recent Department of Buildings complaint from April 2024 regarding an unknown permit issue resulted in an inspector's inability to gain access. While some violations from the 2022 inspection were closed as of June 2022, several appear to have remained open or received certification on specific issues, such as those related to electric service and gas supply. The building's documented history suggests a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in the third-floor apartment, with various systems and structural elements requiring attention over multiple years.