936 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building at 936 East 5th Street in Midwood, owned by Dave Friedman and built in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues recently. In October 2024, the building faced multiple complaints filed through 311 regarding unsanitary conditions, specifically pests and mold, as well as heat and hot water issues, though HPD inspections found no housing law violations related to these complaints.

The building was also subject to a Department of Buildings inspection for a defective boiler complaint, though the inspector was unable to gain access on two attempts in October 2024. The property currently has several open Class B violations from October 2024 that require attention, including encumbrances in the public hall (bicycles and a step ladder), the need for a metal screen at the skylight, and repair of defective fire-retardant plaster on the south wall of the public hall stairs.

While there have been numerous safety-related violations identified in October 2024 - including requirements for proper notices regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, gas leak procedures, and heating system access - many of these violations have already been certified as corrected. The building has maintained a consistent record of being free from bedbug infestations since 2019, with all recent filings showing zero infested or re-infested units. However, rodent inspections in 2015 resulted in two failures for "Other Reasons." The building's condition appears to be improving, with several violations being addressed and closed since their identification in October 2024, though the open Class B violations suggest some remaining maintenance issues.