7209 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

This 7-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building located at 7209 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge, managed by Tony Kanellopoulos, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years (2023-2025). Most concerning are the repeated heating system failures, with emergency complaints about heat/hot water reported in January 2025 and February 2024. The building has also faced numerous electrical and safety problems, including lighting failures, unsanitary conditions (notably mold), and missing or defective safety equipment such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Of particular note is the apartment 3F, which has multiple open violations including issues with window guards, self-closing doors, and remaining maintenance matters despite several inspection attempts. The building has documented rodent activity as of April 2024, with health inspections noting violations, and multiple complaints about garbage/recycling storage conditions have been filed. The property has shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in the past five years, though there was one incident recorded in 2017-2018 that was resolved.

Recent building maintenance history shows a pattern of emergency complaints requiring HPD intervention, including unsanitary conditions and maintenance failures that have often resulted in violations. While some violations have been marked as "closed" after correction, several remain open, particularly those related to safety systems and basic maintenance in apartment 3F. The building's age (built in 1928) and classification as a New Law tenement suggest it may be subject to specific maintenance requirements under NYC housing regulations.