571 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The four-story, eight-unit tenement building at 571 49th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Nelson Morales and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent problems with heat and hot water, with multiple complaints in 2020-2024 indicating inadequate heating systems affecting individual apartments and the entire building.

The property has faced significant interior maintenance challenges, particularly documented during a cluster of complaints in April 2021, which included electrical lighting issues, water leaks, and pest problems resulting in HPD violations. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 revealed multiple concerning conditions in apartment 1R, including problems with window mechanisms, flooring, and door components, though many of these violations have not been certified as resolved. Recent regulatory scrutiny has focused on bedbug reporting compliance, with open violations from 2022-2024 indicating failure to file annual reports as required by HMC.

The building has been subject to Environmental Control Board violations for various safety and maintenance issues, including obstructed egress and inadequate maintenance of bathroom and kitchen facilities, with significant penalties imposed totaling over $18,000. Rodent activity has been documented in 2021 and 2022 inspections, and there were multiple complaints about illegal conversions and structural modifications, particularly in late 2019. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure maintenance, though many recent complaints have been resolved through HPD inspections.