702 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

702 54th Street is a 39-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Baozhen Lin. The property has experienced several significant issues over the past few years, most notably a major fire incident in May 2022 that affected multiple units (1B, 1C, 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C, 4B, and 5B), resulting in C-class violations requiring the abatement of fire damage.

More recently, as of July 2025, the building has active violations related to energy efficiency requirements, including failure to file benchmarking reports and display energy scores. The building's maintenance history shows recurring infrastructure challenges, including plumbing issues in 2020 (for sinks and bathtubs) and heating problems in October 2021, though the latter complaint was closed due to lack of access for inspection. The property has also faced various compliance issues regarding occupancy and maintenance standards, with notable violations including obstructed fire escape pathways, issues with building walls, and unauthorized occupancy of cellar-level space.

There have been persistent concerns about rodent activity, with multiple sighting reports between 2019 and 2020, though recent bedbug reports indicate no infestations. The building's energy management compliance has been particularly problematic, with multiple active violations as of 2024 regarding failure to file required benchmarking and energy efficiency documentation. Recent inspections in 2025 have focused on sidewalk shed conditions, though previous complaints regarding maintained conditions and building stability were generally found to have no violations warranting penalties.