527 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11235

527 Avenue X, a 6-story, 44-unit residential building in Sheepshead Bay, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning are the recent March 2025 complaints regarding paint/plaster problems (including ceiling and wall issues) and unsanitary mold conditions, all of which were classified for emergency attention but could not be inspected by HPD. The building shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024, when violations were issued for problems in apartment 6A, including missing locks, defective self-closing doors, water leak issues, and problems with plastered surfaces.

The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple violations documented between 2018-2023 related to safety features, operational problems, and maintenance issues, though recent inspections typically found no violations at the time of inspection. There have also been structural and safety concerns, including a September 2021 Environmental Control Board violation citing obstructed fire escape pathways and masonry issues with spalling brickwork and cracks at parapet level. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing challenges with water-related issues, including a heavy flow water leak complaint in January 2024 and various paint/plaster problems.

While the property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no reported infestations in recent years (most recent period showing zero infested units), it has one active DOB violation from December 2021 regarding the display of energy efficiency scores. The building's overall maintenance record suggests regular, though often delayed, responses to tenant complaints, with some violations remaining open as of recent inspections. The property's age (built in 1962) and history of various maintenance issues indicate ongoing challenges with building systems and interior conditions, though many past violations have been resolved through required certifications.