525 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 8-unit, 4-story tenement building at 525 56th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Zihong He, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent years, with three documented emergencies between December 2023 and November 2024. HPD inspections responded to these complaints, but in some cases, inspectors could not gain access to verify conditions.

The building has also faced notable mechanical and safety concerns, including a June 2023 violation involving multiple boiler room issues (defective water heater, flue connection problems, CO detector issues, and accessibility concerns), for which a penalty of $312 was imposed. An April 2024 violation regarding annual bedbug reporting was issued but remains in an undetermined status on the records. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of repair needs, particularly in 2018, when multiple violations were documented in apartment 4R related to broken windows, ceiling plaster and paint issues, and door problems.

Other notable past violations include inadequate entrance lighting (2019), multiple infrastructure issues in the entrance area (2018), and various interior maintenance concerns. While the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug report filings between 2019 and 2024 showing zero infested units, the persistence of heating system complaints and the recent mechanical violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has experienced 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints specifically related to heat and hot water issues over at least three separate incidents between 2023 and 2024, indicating this remains a significant concern for residents.