451 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

This three-story, three-unit building at 451 43rd Street in Sunset Park, owned by Kenny Gonzalez, has been subject to several significant maintenance issues since 2019. The most recent inspection in April 2024 revealed an open violation related to the failure to file the required annual bedbug report, continuing a pattern established in previous years (2021-2023) where similar violations were documented.

The building's history took a concerning turn in November 2019, when multiple serious issues were identified, including inadequate heat and hot water supply in the third-floor apartment, a locked heating system door in the cellar, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and problems with self-closing doors. These violations were classified as "C" (immediate hazards) and "B" (non-immediate hazards) but were subsequently closed by December 2019. Notably, there was also a heat and hot water complaint that opened and closed in November 2019, which coincided with the other documented violations.

While the 2019 violations were addressed within a month, the building continues to have open violations as of 2024, specifically regarding bedbug reporting requirements. The property, constructed in 1899 and classified as a "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A" building, has shown recurring issues with compliance to housing maintenance codes, particularly related to safety systems such as carbon monoxide detection and heating infrastructure access. The most critical period of concern appears to be late 2019, when multiple simultaneous violations affected resident comfort and safety.