5407 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11203

5407 Kings Highway is a 3-story, 225-unit residential building constructed in 1952 in East Flatbush, currently owned by Lav Bauta. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues in 2025, with multiple Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints, including problems with water leaks, unsanitary conditions, and appliance malfunctions, particularly during May and June 2025.

Notably, there were two situations in June 2025 involving government inspections that could not be completed due to access issues. The building also had several code violations documented in December 2024, primarily affecting apartments A2, A3, and C7, including issues with plumbing, water leaks, and pest infestations. Historical complaints and violations reveal ongoing maintenance challenges, including three separate "Work Without a Permit" complaints between October and November 2024, though inspections either found no violations or the inspectors were unable to gain access.

The building has demonstrated good pest control management, with no bedbug infestations reported in the last two years and consistent passing results on rodent inspections since 2015, despite some initial failures noted in 2016. Recent violations from December 2024 include an active ECB violation regarding unauthorized construction in apartment B5, creating an additional bedroom without proper permits, and a previously defective hot water tank safety valve. The building's systems and infrastructure appear to require ongoing attention based on the volume and variety of recent complaints, particularly regarding plumbing and water-related issues.