573 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

This four-story, eight-unit residential building at 573 49th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Ziji Zhang and constructed in 2010, has experienced several maintenance issues over its operational years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with ventilation systems and refrigerators, with the most recent complaints about these issues filed in October 2024 and not properly inspected due to access issues. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, particularly in early 2022 when an entire building outage occurred, and in multiple incidents throughout 2021, with some resulting in official violations.

Emergency situations in 2021 also included safety concerns regarding a carbon monoxide detector, roof door/hatch, and entry door issues. The property has three open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2022-2024, and previous violations regarding an illegally fastened gate lock and gas leak procedures notification. While a bedbug report was filed for the period 2019-2020 showing no infestations, the building has had various maintenance issues requiring HPD intervention, with multiple complaints about garbage/recycling storage, though no violations were issued for that particular issue in 2022.

The building's documented service history shows a pattern of access-related inspection challenges, with several complaints in 2023-2024 (including refrigerator and ventilation issues) not being properly inspected due to access concerns. The property has experienced periodic maintenance challenges typical of multi-unit buildings, particularly regarding heating systems and appliance functionality. While most past violations have been addressed and closed, the persistence of some open violations, particularly regarding bedbug reporting requirements, suggests ongoing compliance monitoring needs. The building's relatively recent construction date (2010) typically provides for modern systems and amenities, though the maintenance record indicates regular upkeep requirements as seen in similar properties of this size and age.