553 50th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 3-story, 6-unit tenement building at 553 50th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Salvatore Guzzo and constructed in 1907, is currently experiencing multiple significant maintenance issues, particularly in apartment 2F. As of November 2024, the building has open violations that include problems with mold, pest infestation (specifically bedbugs), water leaks, defective plaster surfaces, kitchen ceiling issues, and safety concerns with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The property has documented multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions, including recurring pest issues, and problems with doors and windows in recent months.

Notably, violations were issued in November 2024 requiring repairs to ceilings, windows, mold, and pest issues, with some violations classified as emergencies. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing concerns with building systems and safety compliance. There are active Department of Buildings violations from June 2023 related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections for both 2020 and 2021.

Additionally, previous violations regarding lead-based paint hazards were identified and closed in October 2024, affecting various doors and frames. The property has documented multiple housing maintenance code violations that require attention, including issues with the building's smoke detector system, carbon monoxide detection, and security features like door locks. The building's recent service request history shows a pattern of maintenance issues requiring inspection and violation issuance, particularly focused on apartment 2F, which has the majority of current open violations.