634 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 634 55th Street property in Sunset Park is a 2-story, 3-unit brick building constructed in 1945, currently owned by Liqing Chen. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably a period of serious structural and safety concerns in mid-2023. The property received multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) Environmental Control Board violations in July 2023, including illegal conversion violations related to unauthorized additional units and improper occupancy, for which fines totaling $15,500 were imposed.

During this time, multiple complaints were filed regarding electrical wiring problems and building stability issues, with one complaint specifically noting building shaking/vibrating concerns. A July 2023 inspection revealed serious post-fire damage, including roof openings, broken windows, and water damage throughout the property. The building has maintained an active bed bug control program, with the most recent reports (2024 and 2023) showing zero infested or re-infested dwelling units, though violations were recorded in 2021, 2022, and 2023 for failure to file annual bedbug reports.

Following the structural issues in 2023, there was a vacate order that was rescinded in January 2025, and the building's status was subsequently normalized, with recent violations relating to failure to submit acceptable inspection reports for structurally compromised buildings being dismissed. The DOB has documented attendance to multiple inspections, though there were instances of inspectors being unable to gain access during some inspections in 2023. The building's most recent bedbug reports show proper compliance with reporting requirements, with no current infestation issues.