8623 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 8623 5th Avenue in Fort Hamilton, owned by Mehrdad Gamzehlatoua, was constructed in 1925 and has experienced several notable issues over the past few years. Most concerning are the open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements under the Housing Maintenance Code, with inspection dates spanning from 2021 to 2024 showing non-compliance with the mandated annual reporting.

While the most recent bedbug report from November 2024 covering the period from November 2022 to October 2023 indicates no infested units, no units were confirmed as eradicated or re-infested either. The building has faced multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspections between 2022 and 2024, primarily related to food establishment issues, including multiple instances of improper food handling such as bare hands contact with food and concerns regarding kitchen/food prep areas, all of which were ultimately closed with resolutions. A significant plumbing issue was reported and verified in December 2022, though it was promptly addressed and closed by February 2023.

Despite these concerns, it's worth noting that most of the complaints have been resolved, with the bedbug reporting violation being the most enduring compliance issue. The building's recent history shows a pattern of food safety concerns that might affect resident experience, though these appear to have been resolved upon inspection. The persistent bedbug reporting violation from 2021 through 2024 suggests a historical pattern of non-compliance with the city's housing maintenance requirements, though the November 2024 report indicates no current infestations, which could suggest improved conditions, albeit without confirmed eradication documentation.