444 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

444 59th Street is a three-unit, three-story residential building located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and was constructed in 1902. The property, currently owned by Li-rao Wang, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly regarding heating systems.

Between 2020 and 2022, there were four separate emergency complaints regarding lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, though in some cases, inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. While three of these complaints were ultimately closed, one from November 2021 did indicate heat and hot water had been restored, though the original complaint was not fully confirmed. More recently, the building has faced rodent-related concerns, with multiple rat sighting complaints filed in 2024 (specifically in February, April, and most recently in April 2024), though the April 2024 complaint was inspected and passed with minor violations noted.

Notably, between 2019 and 2024, the building received two Class A violations regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports, though subsequent filings from 2021 through 2025 consistently show zero infested units, indicating effective management of this issue. The most recent bedbug report from May 2025 shows no current infestations or past eradications, suggesting successful compliance with pest management requirements. The building's only recorded physical infrastructure violation was from 2019, concerning inadequate lighting at the front entranceway, though this was certified as corrected in March 2024.