7203 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The 7-unit, 4-story tenement building at 7203 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge, owned by Ekrem Mustafalic, has experienced several recurrent maintenance issues since 2021, with the most pressing being heat and hot water problems. Most recently, in late 2024, there were complaints about no heat or hot water, though these were reportedly resolved promptly upon inspection.

The building has also shown persistent rodent issues, with multiple complaints in 2024 leading to inspections that confirmed rat activity. Several repair and safety concerns have been documented, particularly in apartment 1R, including issues with the smoke detector, fire escape egress, various plumbing problems, and multiple instances requiring bedbug reporting compliance between 2021-2024. The property has active violations related to the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2019, and as of now, there are open violations from a 2021 inspection regarding safety equipment and building maintenance in apartment 1R.

These include issues with the smoke detector, carbon monoxide detectors, radiator system, bathroom fixtures, and various structural elements. The building has experienced multiple heating system issues over the years, with emergency complaints for heat and hot water problems recorded in 2021, 2022, and most recently in 2024. While there have been various inspection attempts and service requests, some issues have persisted or recurred, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges.