314 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 6-story, 17-unit building at 314 52nd Street in Sunset Park, owned by Abe Loffler, was constructed in 2013 and has experienced several notable events over its history. The property has faced recurring elevator issues, with two separate incidents in 2019 and 2021 regarding the single elevator's operation and alternate service, resulting in violations for inaudible alarms, inoperative phone systems, and shutdowns.

Of particular concern were heat and hot water complaints in February 2019, and window frame issues reported during the same period, though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect these problems. The building has maintained an annual bedbug reporting record from 2021 through 2024 showing zero cases of infestation or re-infestation across all reporting periods, though there were three instances of violations in 2021-2024 regarding the timely filing of annual bedbug reports which were subsequently resolved. The elevator's mechanical and safety systems have been a recurring focus, with violations resulting in fines being imposed and later resolved, including a $1,250 penalty in 2021 for an inoperative alarm and phone system, and a $312 penalty in 2019 for various elevator safety equipment issues.

The building's maintenance record shows attention to rodent control in initial inspections from 2010, though subsequently there have been no reported rat activity issues. The most recent bedbug report from May 2024, covering the 2022-2023 period, confirms the building is currently free from infestation issues. While there have been some housing code violations and complaints throughout the building's history, notably regarding heat and window issues in 2019, these incidents have generally been addressed through the appropriate channels, though access issues for inspections have been noted in multiple instances.