8616 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
The three-story, five-unit residential building at 8616 5th Avenue in Fort Hamilton, owned by Anastasios Vasilakos, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent years. Most notably, there were three emergency heat/hot water complaints in early 2024 (January 16, 18, and 2024, including one affecting the entire building), and a subsequent complaint in late 2024 (November 23) where inspection access could not be gained.
The building is currently facing multiple open violations from a January 2024 inspection, including problems with self-closing doors in the vestibule, missing heating system notice, and defective fire-retardant plaster in the first-story public hall. However, several other violations from the same inspection have been resolved, including those related to painting requirements and the proper display of inspection certificates. Prior to the recent issues, the building had documented pest control measures, with bedbug reports showing no infestation records from 2019 through 2024, and an initial rodent inspection in June 2020 showing compliance.
Two complaints were filed regarding illegal conversion (2020) and construction violations (2018), but both were closed with no violations found upon inspection. A comprehensive set of code violations was identified in 2024, including various maintenance and safety requirements such as proper door functionality, fire safety standards, and the posting of necessary notices in the public areas of the building. The building's heat and hot water system has been a recurring concern, with three complaints recorded in a single month in 2024, though one of these was resolved shortly after being reported.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 5 |
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Year built | 1925 |
Total area | 6529 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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