1761 West 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The 5-unit, 3-story New Law tenement at 1761 West 5th Street in Gravesend, owned by Robert Scaglione, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2018-2021, including three consecutive complaints in early 2019 all regarding system failures in the entire building. More recent concerns have emerged regarding electrical wiring, with two complaints filed simultaneously in September 2023, though no violations were issued following HPD investigations.

The building has also faced some structural and safety maintenance issues, as evidenced by several Class C violations from October 2023 involving defective self-closing doors at different locations throughout the building, including the main entrance and roof access point, though most violations from recent inspections have been addressed and closed. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no infested units reported in the three most recent filing periods (2019-2024), and passed its initial rodent inspection in February 2017.

However, there are currently three active violations related to boiler inspection filings from 2019-2022 that remain unresolved as of June 2023. The building's recent history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance, particularly concerning heating systems and door infrastructure, though most recent violations appear to be addressed promptly following inspections. The property has also faced challenges with access to units during inspections, as noted in multiple heating system complaint investigations where HPD was unable to gain entry to verify reported conditions.