54 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

54 Lewis Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, currently owned by Moshe Wilhelm. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular concern about heat and water system reliability. Most recently, in early 2025, there was an unclosed water leak complaint, and throughout late 2024, multiple tenants reported heat and hot water issues, though inspections were often unable to gain apartment access for verification.

The building has documented problems with unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest issues, particularly affecting apartments 1F and 1B, with violations issued in September 2024 regarding mold in 1F and various maintenance issues including door problems and mold in 1B. Additional maintenance concerns emerged in late 2023, including water leaks, flooring issues, and ceiling paint problems, some resulting in violations. The Department of Buildings has two notable historical complaints about the property, one from 2023 regarding illegal conversion (which inspectors were unable to access) and another from 2018 concerning illegal hotel rooms, though no violations were found at that time.

Violation records show a June 2023 citation for failure to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection, which was later dismissed. While rodent inspections have been conducted regularly, showing a mix of passed and failed results, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the last five years of reporting data, suggesting effective pest management. The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure, though some improvements are noted with recent rodent inspections passing.