555 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The property at 555 Union Street in Gowanus is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Union Residence LLC. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns including 2024 reports of rodent conditions (May), mold (April), and water leaks (April), though inspections did not result in any violations for the mold or water issues. In 2023, the building faced multiple emergencies including sewage problems (February), a power outage (January), and rodent-related complaints.

The property has a documented history of rodent challenges, particularly in 2019 when multiple inspections revealed rat activity, leading to repeated bait applications. Several structural and maintenance issues were identified in 2019, including problems with flooring, mold, and unsanitary conditions, resulting in both open and closed violations specific to basement apartment B and BaseMe. The building's record shows consistent monitoring and some improvements over time, with the most recent rodent inspection in July 2024 showing a passed result.

Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in any of the annual filings from 2020 through 2025, suggesting effective management of this particular issue. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, including water leaks and emergency repairs, most recent investigations have not resulted in confirmed violations, indicating responsive management to service requests. The property had an illegal conversion complaint filed in 2021, but no violations were found upon inspection.