531 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The two-family house at 531 57th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Sau Tung, has experienced significant recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in mid-2023. Most notably, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, with at least two incidents affecting the entire building and others specific to individual apartments, some of which resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building also faced electrical challenges during this period, including power outages and lighting failures, with violations documented in some cases. Emergency housing maintenance code complaints filed in June 2023 highlighted concerns with unsanitary conditions (including mold), plumbing issues (toilet and water supply), and problems with the electric/gas range, while a general cooking gas complaint was received but not fully inspected due to access issues. Prior to the cluster of issues in 2023, there was a water leak complaint in August 2022 that also experienced access issues during inspection attempts.

The property, built in 1905, is a two-story structure containing three units, and while some complaints were marked as "Non-Emergency," several critical issues affecting basic services and habitability appeared to be recurring and interconnected. The pattern of complaints suggests persistent challenges with building systems, though many of the more recent complaints were resolved within weeks of being reported. The building's documented complaints during this period indicate a range of maintenance and infrastructure concerns affecting basic services, with varying degrees of access issues complicating inspection and resolution processes.