7401 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

7401 5th Avenue is a 6-unit, 4-story residential building located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, constructed in 1936 and currently owned by Sotiria Drouzas. The building has experienced recurring issues with plumbing and heat/hot water systems in 2024-2025, with multiple complaints regarding bathtubs/showers and heating systems that prompted HPD inspections, though access was often not granted or conditions were reportedly corrected. A significant water leak incident was reported in December 2024, and there were multiple plumbing-related complaints in June 2024 involving heavy flow situations.

The building underwent an HPD inspection in August 2024 that resulted in several violations, primarily affecting apartments 3 and 53, including issues with walls, ceilings, bathrooms, and the presence of mold and lead paint concerns. The property has outstanding Department of Buildings violations from 2019 and 2023 for failure to file required boiler inspections. The building's maintenance history shows persistent issues with building systems and maintenance compliance. A series of HPD complaints in early 2025 involved intercom problems, plumbing issues, and heating concerns, with some complaints remaining unresolved due to inspection access issues.

However, the building has maintained a clean bedbug record, with no reported infestations in recent years (2019-2025). Rodent inspections have generally passed since 2016, with the exception of one failure in 2016 related to other reasons. Recent maintenance violations have primarily focused on building systems and safety compliance, including emergency responses to heat and hot water systems affecting both individual units and the entire building. The property's age and maintenance history suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges, particularly with building systems requiring regular monitoring and maintenance attention.