338 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-unit, three-story building at 338 51st Street in Sunset Park, currently owned by Ramon Cardalda, has a concerning history of maintenance issues and violations dating back several years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water throughout the building, with three documented complaints in late 2023 through early 2025. These complaints were classified as emergencies, though in some cases, tenants reported that services had been restored by the time inspectors arrived.

The building also has four open Class A Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2022-2024 related to failure to file annual bedbug reports, suggesting possible pest management compliance issues. Prior to these recent concerns, the building had significant Department of Buildings (DOB) and Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations, particularly between 2018-2021. Multiple violations were issued for work done without permits, including occupancy violations and failure to comply with commissioners' orders.

These violations resulted in substantial penalties, with several totaling $12,500 each. There are also three active DOB violations from 2018 regarding failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous conditions. While some of the older violations show a resolution status, the persistent nature of these issues, combined with the recent heating system problems, indicates ongoing maintenance challenges within the building. The property's violations and service complaints suggest a pattern of delayed response to regulatory requirements and resident needs, though individual resolutions were sometimes achieved through tenant reporting or emergency responses.