8705 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The three-story, five-unit tenement building at 8705 5th Avenue in Fort Hamilton, owned by Rita Yun, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. In 2018, the building faced a cluster of concerns, including reports of mold, pests, water leaks, plumbing problems (including boiler issues), and fire escape safety concerns, with multiple complaints indicating inspectors were often unable to gain access to the property.

During inspections in May 2018, several violations were documented regarding safety and maintenance requirements, including the need for proper signage related to heating system access, emergency procedures, and smoke detector requirements, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. More recent concerns have centered around boiler issues, with complaints in 2021 and 2022 showing inspectors often unable to gain access during inspections, though some complaints from 2021 regarding certificate of occupancy matters showed no violations warranted. The building appears to have maintained a good record regarding pest control in recent years, with bedbug reports from 2020 through 2025 showing zero infested units or eradication cases, and an initial rodent inspection in June 2018 resulting in a passing grade.

The property has seen several permits issued for work between 2018 and 2020, including plumbing and electrical work, though some permits from 2018 remained in process status. A tenant safety inspection conducted in 2020 was recorded as compliant. While the 2025 bedbug report shows no current infestations, the history of access issues during inspections and maintenance requests suggests ongoing monitoring of building conditions may be warranted.