749 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

749 55th Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential tenement building constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Mary Giuliano. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints documented between 2021 and 2023, including a recent entire-building heat and hot water complaint from November 2023 that was closed after temporary resolution.

The building currently has several open violations from 2023, including a bedbug reporting violation, an obstruction of fire escape egress involving an air conditioner, and various maintenance issues regarding self-closing doors. In 2023, three significant Department of Buildings complaints were filed, including concerns about an illegal conversion and locked egress, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their final inspections. An Environmental Control Board violation from July 2023 highlighted hazardous conditions on the 3rd-floor staircase due to personal items blocking the exit, resulting in a $1,250 penalty.

The building has also been cited for failure to file required external low-pressure inspection reports in 2018 and 2022, with the 2022 violation remaining active as of April 2023. Historical issues documented between 2018-2021 include plumbing problems, water leaks, and various other maintenance concerns, with multiple violations issued requiring follow-up inspections. While some past issues have been resolved, the recurring nature of heating system complaints and recent violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges at the property.