519 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The two-story, six-unit building at 519 54th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Hussein Morsy, has experienced recurring heating issues and safety concerns over the past several years. Most notably, there have been multiple documented heat and hot water complaints in both 2021 and 2023, with HPD inspections unable to gain access to verify conditions. The building underwent significant maintenance challenges in 2021, including issues with mold (both sanitary and unsanitary conditions reported), flooring concerns, and problems with smoke detectors, particularly affecting the 3R apartment.

Several violations were issued in 2021 related to maintenance and safety, including problems with doors/windows, unsafe flooring conditions, and unsanitary mold presence. More recent records show open violations regarding bedbug report filings from 2022 and 2024, and there are multiple active Environmental Control Board violations from 2018 related to unregistered boilers, each carrying a penalty of $3,125. These violations involve several Navien boilers located in the basement, with an additional combined violation of $8,000 for improper installation without a permit.

The building has also faced historical challenges with illegal conversion complaints in 2021, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. A rodent inspection in 2020 resulted in a passing grade, indicating no issues in that area at the time. The property has undergone some improvements, as evidenced by various maintenance and repair work documented in the complaints, though many violations from 2022, including missing carbon monoxide detectors and various ceiling repair issues, remain active. The building's history suggests persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and safety equipment, with most recent activity focusing on compliance with bedbug reporting and addressing the numerous boiler-related violations.