747 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The two-story, three-unit building at 747 56th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Edward Chen and constructed in 1940, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. Most notably, in 2024, multiple violations were documented regarding inoperable boilers, with inspections revealing three Weil McLain CGA3 boilers that had been turned off due to spillage issues, resulting in a $655 penalty (though one of two identical complaints was marked with "No Violation Warranted").

In April 2023, the building faced serious heating and hot water issues, with both apartment-specific and building-wide complaints registered and subsequent violations issued regarding inadequate hot water provision and heating system access. The 2022-2023 period also saw concerns about appliances, specifically an electric/gas range issue that inspectors couldn't access for verification. Earlier records from 2019 documented pest-related violations, and the building has multiple open violations related to administrative requirements, including an outstanding bedbug report requirement from 2024, though prior bedbug filings from 2021-2023 reported zero infested units.

The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water system problems, particularly in 2023, with both apartment-level and building-wide complaints. Multiple housing maintenance code violations have been documented, including a 2023 violation for roach infestation in the second-floor apartment, and various administrative violations requiring proper notices to be posted regarding bedbug reporting and carbon monoxide detector requirements. While the building has undergone several inspections and had some violations resolved through certified corrections, including hot water system issues in 2023, the most recent boiler problems in 2024 represent a significant maintenance concern that impacts resident comfort and safety.