654 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-unit, three-story building at 654 52nd Street in Sunset Park, owned by Ray Huang and constructed in 1915, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there are open violations from 2023 and 2024 regarding the failure to file the required annual bedbug reports, which is particularly concerning given the building's history with these pests.

In 2021, multiple safety-related complaints were filed and subsequently investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including issues with window guards, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors, though no violations were ultimately issued in these cases. The building also faced issues with lead paint compliance in 2021, with violations connected to both notification failures and recordkeeping requirements, though these were later closed. The building's recent history shows some areas of concern for resident safety and comfort, particularly during the 2021 period when multiple emergency safety complaints were filed.

A gas utility-related complaint was filed in 2022, but the inspector was unable to gain access on their final attempt to investigate the issue. While the bedbug situation appears to have improved, with all three units reported as eradicated with no current infestations as of the 2022 filing, the ongoing bedbug reporting violations and the building's age suggest continued vigilance may be necessary. The property has maintained three units and remains classified as a "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A" building.