513 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The four-story residential building at 513 53rd Street in Sunset Park, owned by Rosemary Vale, has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues since 2018. Most recently, in 2023-2024, there was a smoking violation addressed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and two bedbug report violations from 2022-2023 that have since been resolved. The building has faced recurring rodent activity, with inspections in March and April 2022 confirming the presence of rats, following previous inspections in 2019 (passed) and 2021 (passed).

Significant open violations from 2022 remain, including multiple issues in Apartment 2 such as defective kitchen flooring, plaster damage, defective self-closing doors, and various safety-related compliance matters. The building experienced heating and hot water complaints in late 2018, though some were closed without violations being found. Structural concerns emerged in 2022, with a Department of Buildings inspection noting disrepair of the cornice area and loose mortar joists, leading to an active violation requiring sidewalk protection.

While the building's bedbug reporting for 2022-2023 shows no active infestations, this follows a period in 2022-2024 when related violations were noted. The property has undergone several HPD inspections resulting in various violations being issued, though many have been subsequently closed. The building's history indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in 2022, when multiple violations were issued across different categories including floor maintenance, safety requirements, and general upkeep.