346 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 8-unit, 4-story residential building at 346 54th Street in Sunset Park, built in 1931 and currently owned by Henrsh Cohen, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in August 2024, there were multiple water-related complaints (both heavy flow and slow leaks), ceiling and wall plaster issues, and pest concerns, resulting in several violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Apartment 2L has been identified with multiple problems requiring attention, including mold on the bathroom ceiling, peeling paint in various rooms, ceiling damage in the kitchen, and missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, with some violations remaining open as of the latest inspection. The building's history reveals ongoing concerns with building systems and conditions, including a heat and hot water issue reported in 2020, and rodent activity documented in inspections from 2010, 2014, 2019, and 2024. In 2018, multiple legal violations were issued regarding unauthorized modifications to the building, including the installation of partition walls and concerns about unit occupancy limits, with some penalties still showing as active.

Additionally, there are recent violations related to the building's entrance doors binding with frames and self-closing mechanisms not functioning correctly. A violation regarding an unfiled boiler inspection report from 2019 remains active as of October 2023. While many recent issues have been addressed and closed, there are still several pending violations related to apartment 2L that require attention to ensure compliance with housing maintenance codes.