555 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

This four-story, eight-unit tenement building in Sunset Park, built in 1910 and currently owned by Sally Gilliland, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past several years, particularly in the last 12 months. Most recently, in May 2025, there was a water leak issue that resulted in violations being issued by HPD.

The building has a pattern of unresolved plumbing and water-related problems, with repeat complaints about basins/sinks and slow leaks between 2024 and 2025. Notable concerns include multiple violations in Apartment 3L documented in November 2024, involving water leak repairs needed in the hallway and bathroom ceilings, and issues with plastered surfaces requiring repair and uniform painting. The building's maintenance history also shows problems with roofing (November 2024), mold (November 2024), and various electrical, appliance, and pest issues in October 2024, many of which required multiple complaint submissions due to inaccessible inspections.

More concerning are the open violations recorded in September 2024, which include the need to remove obstructing items from fire escapes and multiple violations related to self-closing doors at the building entrance. While the building has undergone some permit work, as evidenced by multiple permits issued in 2018-2019 for plumbing and exterior work, the persistent pattern of moisture-related issues, including recent water leaks, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained a bedbug-free status for the past four reporting periods, but inspections in 2023 revealed rat activity, indicating potential rodent control issues.