460 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

460 52nd Street is a 4-story, 7-unit old law tenement building located in Sunset Park, built in 1931 and currently owned by Jing Jiang. The building has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in 2024, when multiple emergency violations were documented including problems with safety devices (smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors), unsanitary conditions (mold and pests), and heat/hot water systems affecting the entire building.

Of particular concern is the current open violation as of November 2024 in Apartment 3R, which includes multiple lead paint hazards requiring remediation, along with additional issues such as missing safety equipment and water leak problems. The building's history shows recurring pest problems, with 311 complaints about pests filed in 2024, 2022, and 2021, though inspections have often been unable to gain access. The building's mechanical systems have also had documentation showing compliance issues, including open violations for failure to file required boiler inspections in 2018 and 2019, and a 2018 full stop work order related to plumbing issues.

Inspection records regarding rodent activity from 2016 through 2018 indicate periodic infestations, though conditions seem to have improved since then, with no recent rodent issues reported. The most recent bedbug report from 2024 shows no infestation during the previous monitoring period. The building's safety systems have been a particular focus of recent violations, with multiple complaints in early 2024 regarding broken window guards and missing safety equipment, leading to the issuance of violations by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.