442 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 3-unit, 2-story building at 442 57th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Nereida Pena, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most concerning are the open violations related to lead-based paint hazards in the third-floor apartment (3FLR), documented in November 2023, which require attention to peeling paint and deteriorated surfaces.

The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergencies reported both building-wide (August 2023) and affecting individual apartments (November 2023). Multiple violations remain open from November 2023 inspections, including safety concerns such as missing carbon monoxide detectors and defective window guards in the 3FL apartment, as well as a locked boiler room access issue in the basement that affects heating system maintenance. Additional matters requiring resolution include the need to replace or repair self-closing doors and address various general maintenance concerns.

The building's violation history indicates a pattern of unresolved maintenance issues, with the most recent significant events occurring in late 2023 and continuing into 2024. While some complaints have been investigated without violations being issued (such as the intercom and cooking gas complaints), the persistent nature of heat and hot water problems, combined with multiple open violations relating to life safety and building systems, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and compliance. The property, constructed in 1895 and classified as a "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A" building, has duties to maintain basic services such as hot water and heating, and ensure resident safety through proper maintenance of safety systems, all of which appear to require attention based on current violation records.