213 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

213 55th Street is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, built in 1911 and currently owned by David Friedman. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with eight documented complaints between November 2022 and December 2024, all related to building-wide outages that prompted emergency responses from HPD.

While most of these complaints were eventually resolved, as indicated by HPD inspections confirming restoration of services or verification of corrections, the frequency of these issues over the two-year period is notable. The building also faced some maintenance violations, particularly in December 2022, including problems with fire retardant materials and painting requirements in the third-story public hall, though these were subsequently addressed and certified as corrected in early 2023. A heavy water leak complaint from June 2021 was investigated but no violations were issued.

On a more positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status from 2019 through 2024, with no reported infestations or eradications during this period. The building's maintenance record shows several permits issued between 2019 and 2021 for various work, including electrical and plumbing-related projects, though the specific nature of these improvements is not detailed in the permit data. While the building has had some maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems, the prompt response and resolution of most complaints, along with the absence of pest problems, suggests that while there are recurring systems issues, other maintenance aspects are generally being addressed.