7717 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

This 2-family house located at 7717 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge, owned by Chris Kargas, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in February 2023, the property underwent multiple inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) which revealed several violations, particularly in the 3rd-floor apartment (3F).

These violations included defective plumbing fixtures (bathtub faucets and kitchen sink waste connection), carbon monoxide detector issues, and various maintenance matters related to an illegal locking hasp on the exterior door and damaged floor in a closet area. The building has also accumulated three active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations as of June 2023 related to the failure to file high-pressure inspection reports from 2017, 2018, and 2020, which is concerning from a safety perspective. The property has a history of plumbing and maintenance issues, with multiple complaints in 2023 regarding appliances (refrigerator and gas range), various paint/plaster problems, and plumbing concerns including sink basins and steam pipes.

Prior to this, in May 2021, there were additional complaints about wall and floor conditions, though no violations were issued at that time. While a rodent inspection conducted in September 2020 passed, the frequency of maintenance complaints and violations suggests ongoing attention to basic building systems is required. The building's history of violations and inspections has generally been addressed relatively promptly, with most being closed within weeks or months, though the three active DOB violations from June 2023 remain open as of the latest available information.