629 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

629 51st Street in Sunset Park is a 4-story, 16-unit residential building constructed in 2009 and currently owned by Benny Fong. The property has experienced several notable issues over its operational history, with particular attention required to the building's management of health and safety requirements. There have been recurring concerns regarding the building's Day Care facility, with complaints filed in 2019 and most recently in 2024, as well as both active and resolved violations related to stairway construction and exit passageway obstructions documented in 2018-2019.

The building has undergone multiple inspections for rodent activity, with a significant inspection in October 2023 resulting in a "Failed for Other Reasons" result, following a rat sighting complaint in August 2023 that led to identified violations. The property has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filings (2024-2021) showing no infested units. Building management has faced scrutiny for failure to file required annual bedbug reports in 2023 and 2024, though these violations were later closed.

Historical documentation from 2019 reveals multiple issues related to construction compliance and building maintenance, including problems with the front exterior brick wall and various building systems that were subsequently resolved or dismissed. Recent service requests have been relatively minimal compared to earlier years, with the most recent complaints primarily focusing on the Day Care facility. While the building has shown some improvement in recent years regarding health and safety compliance, the repeat nature of certain complaints suggests ongoing operational challenges that may affect resident experience.