714 50th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The two-family house at 714 50th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Guang Qing Lu, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, from July to December 2023, there were multiple concerns including water leaks, mold, and window frame problems, with the water leak and mold complaints being classified as emergency cases. The window frame issue, which was first reported in December 2023, resulted in HPD failing to gain access for inspection.

The building has a documented history of plumbing-related concerns, with a July 2022 complaint about defective/leaking maintenance leading to a stop work order, though this was fully rescinded. Between 2020 and 2021, there were several instances of violations related to work site safety, including the failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous violations, though all these violations were subsequently dismissed. The Department of Buildings records show a pattern of inspections between 2021 and 2022, primarily focusing on work site conditions and plumbing issues.

Complaints filed during this period, including concerns about illegal conversions and various construction-related matters, generally resulted in no violations being found at the time of inspection. The building, constructed in 1965 and consisting of two stories with six units, has been subject to regular monitoring through CSE sweeps and other inspections, particularly focusing on compliance with housing maintenance codes. While many of the complaints were ultimately closed with no violations found, the frequency and nature of recent complaints, particularly regarding water issues and mold, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.