426 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, three-unit building at 426 54th Street in Sunset Park, constructed in 1892 and currently owned by Cecilia Gonzalez, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly regarding basic utilities. The most pressing concerns have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, with multiple complaints filed between February and May 2023 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

These issues resulted in several violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including a violation issued in August 2023 for an unsanitary garbage/recycling storage condition. The building's safety systems have also been a major focus, with multiple violations regarding fire safety requirements, including inadequate sprinkler systems and blocked egress, as documented in 2023 DOB complaints. Specifically, a C violation noted in May 2023 required the immediate provision of a fire guard due to observed fire hazards, and an August 2023 violation confirmed the demolition of the building's sprinkler system, resulting in a $625 penalty.

The property has been in compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no evidence of infestation in any reporting period from 2021 through 2025. Recent inspections in 2023 also revealed various utility-related violations, including inadequate gas supply and hot water issues specifically affecting the second-floor apartment, though many complaints were closed due to lack of access for inspection. While some violations were subsequently resolved or closed, including a B violation in June 2023 regarding combustible material storage in the boiler room, the building has experienced persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly during the spring of 2023 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heat, hot water, and cooking gas issues.