546 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

546 55th Street is a 4-story, 16-unit residential tenement building located in Sunset Park, owned by Jaime Davila and constructed in 1931. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with four emergency complaints documented between December 2023 and November 2024, all of which were resolved quickly, often with tenants reporting restoration of services during inspections. In 2022, several infrastructure problems emerged, including water leaks, plumbing issues, and violations related to ceiling conditions, all of which received emergency responses.

There have also been significant safety and code compliance matters, including a fire escape defect (since resolved), problems with self-closing doors, and various building access issues documented in violation notices from late 2022. Of particular note are five active violations as of June 2023 regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for the years 2018-2022, while a 2021 gas utility referral shows inspector access issues. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug and rodent infestations in recent years, with the most recent rodent inspection in March 2023 resulting in a "Passed" outcome, though there was noted rat activity in a September 2019 inspection.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance, particularly regarding heating systems and basic plumbing infrastructure. While urgent issues have typically been addressed promptly, the persistence of certain violations, particularly regarding mandatory inspections, suggests ongoing compliance challenges. The property's bedbug reporting history since 2019 shows consistent zero counts for infested or eradicated units, indicating effective pest management, and recent rodent inspections demonstrate improved control over vermin.