661 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law tenement at 661 56th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Amalia Levadas and constructed in 1924, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in May 2021, there was a heat/hot water emergency that required HPD intervention, though conditions were reportedly corrected. In 2019, the building faced a significant boiler-related violation involving unpermitted work and improper flue piping, which resulted in $3,125 in penalties, though these were later resolved.

Multiple complaints were filed in 2018 regarding unsanitary conditions, including pests and mold, as well as issues with wall paint/plaster, though no violations were ultimately issued. The building's safety compliance came under scrutiny in late 2018 when violations were recorded for failing to post required gas leak, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector notice requirements in common areas, though these were certified as corrected in early 2019. Looking at more recent history, the building has maintained an active bedbug prevention compliance record, with all annual filings from 2021 through 2024 reporting zero infested or eradicated units, indicating successful pest management practices.

The property has experienced periodic maintenance issues as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints, including a water leak in 2019 that required emergency intervention, and an unaddressed sanitation complaint from 2018. However, it's worth noting that many of these complaints did not result in violations being issued upon inspection, suggesting prompt response to issues when they arise. The building's age and history are typical for a structure of its vintage in New York City, with most issues appearing to be promptly addressed once reported through appropriate channels.