643 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 643 56th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Efstratios Rahanis and built in 1924, has experienced multiple significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in August 2023, the building faced several serious violations including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, flooring, and a heavy water leak, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issuing violations in these areas. There were also heating and hot water system issues in January 2023 that required HPD intervention.

As of April 2024, there are open violations related to an annual bedbug report that was not filed, and there are multiple active violations regarding the failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports from 2019-2023, with a penalty of $625 currently due. Additional violations from August 2023 indicate ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly in apartment 1R, where issues with plaster surfaces, paint condition, water leaks, and mold were documented, along with concerns about lead-based paint hazards. The building's violation history shows persistent issues with basic services and safety systems.

The August 2023 violations included both emergency and non-emergency classifications, and subsequent inspections documented a range of maintenance needs including repairs to ceilings, walls, and safety equipment. The Department of Buildings (DOB) records indicate a pattern of non-compliance with required inspections, particularly regarding the low-pressure boiler system, with multiple active violations spanning several years that have not yet been resolved. This suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining required safety systems and responding to tenant concerns, with the most recent violations being primarily related to safety equipment and general building maintenance.