1685 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The 6-story, 58-unit residential building at 1685 East 5th Street in Midwood, owned by Robert Scibetti, has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues between December 2022 and present, with multiple complaints indicating insufficient heating or hot water throughout the entire building. Most recently, in March 2025 alone, there were four such complaints, with two instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

The building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestation reports since 2020, with eight consecutive annual filings showing no affected units. Previous maintenance issues have included a significant cluster of violations in 2018-2020, particularly affecting Apartment 1K, where multiple citations were issued for water leaks, mold, and problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. In October 2020, two violations were documented regarding a fire escape drop ladder shoe and mouse infestation in Apartment 4J.

The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with complaints recorded in late 2019 regarding lack of alternate service, though inspections found no violations at those times. The most recent electrical incident on record was a power outage in January 2021 that resulted in an inspection but no violations being issued. While the building has had various maintenance issues over the years, the most pressing and ongoing concern remains the heat and hot water system reliability, as evidenced by the frequent emergency complaints in recent years.