9013 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The three-story, five-unit tenement building at 9013 5th Avenue in Fort Hamilton, owned by Walter To, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges since 2021. The most recent incident, in November 2024, involved heat/hot water issues, continuing a pattern of such complaints that dates back to 2021, with multiple heat-related emergencies documented in both 2021 and 2022, affecting either the entire building or individual apartments.

Between 2022 and 2024, there were also significant plumbing issues (May 2023), and pest infestations, with particular attention needed in apartment 2R as of October 2022. The building has several open violations from 2022 that require attention, including a bedbug reporting requirement (April 2023), a roach infestation in 2R (October 2022), and various structural concerns such as deteriorated facade bricks on both the east and west walls (May 2022) and a blocked fire escape due to cable obstructions (October 2022).

Multiple safety notices have been properly posted regarding gas leak procedures and carbon monoxide detection requirements, indicating some compliance with safety regulations, though the pattern of repeated heat and water issues suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. While many complaints have been resolved, as evidenced by "Closed" status on numerous service requests, the recurring nature of certain issues, particularly heat and water problems, is noteworthy.