513 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 513 51st Street in Sunset Park, owned by Antonio Torres, Jr., has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most significantly, in early 2021, the building faced multiple emergencies including a loss of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, and a fire escape safety concern, though neither of these incidents resulted in violations after inspection by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).
Of ongoing concern are four open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements under the Housing Maintenance Code, with the most recent inspection in April 2024 showing this violation remains unaddressed. The building's history includes a complaint about an illegal conversion from 2019, though access was denied for inspection in January 2020 and the case was ultimately closed.
While the age of the building (constructed in 1899) is typical for the neighborhood, the persistent open violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 to 2024 suggest potential issues with compliance monitoring. The heat and hot water outage in early 2021 was addressed relatively quickly, with restoration confirmed by tenants, though this type of comfort issue can significantly impact resident quality of life. The building's documented history indicates no pattern of recurring problems, but the open violations related to bedbug reporting represent the most recent compliance issue.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 4140 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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