425 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story multi-family building at 425 49th Street in Sunset Park, built in 1899 and currently owned by Shuliang Dong, has undergone several significant changes and faced multiple regulatory issues in recent years. Most notably, in late 2021, the property experienced a cluster of safety and health concerns, including violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, window guards, mold, and pest infestations.

These issues prompted emergency interventions by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building's conversion status has been a recurring concern, with violations issued in 2021 regarding illegal occupancy changes between second and third stories, and a January 2022 penalty for illegal cellar living space usage with bathroom facilities, though these violations were subsequently resolved. Recent inspections have focused on compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filing in July 2025 showing no current infestations.

The property has maintained an active record of compliance with bedbug reporting obligations since the issues detected in 2021. Several recent Department of Buildings complaints from 2022-2024 related to certificate of occupancy issues and work without permits, though these were resolved with no violations found at the time of inspection. The building's 2024 records show proper maintenance of essential systems, including elevator maintenance and fire safety equipment, though there have been recurring issues with lead paint hazard notifications and record-keeping requirements, as evidenced by various violations from 2021 to 2022.