54 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

54 Lexington Avenue is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Clemencio Waal, located in Clinton Hill. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly during August 2021 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding various problems including unsanitary conditions (mold), safety concerns (broken window guards), and structural issues (flooring problems), all of which resulted in violations.

During this period, there were also complaints about heat/hot water issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. More recently, as of 2024, there are open violations regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations, and there are outstanding repairs required for various conditions identified in 2021, including lead-based paint hazards, peeling paint, and flooring issues in the first-floor apartment, as well as concerns about the paint and plaster condition throughout the building. The building's documented history includes some earlier inspection records showing rodent activity in 2013, though a subsequent inspection that same year showed compliance.

While there was a bedbug report filed in 2021 covering the period from late 2019 to late 2020 showing no infested units, with the most recent required filings appearing to be incomplete, the building has had at least one bedbug violation recorded in 2022. The property has had periodic inspections and generated multiple service requests over the years, with particular clusters of activity in 2021 suggesting a period of significant maintenance challenges. The most pressing current concern appears to be the series of open violations from 2021-2024 related to maintenance and safety issues, particularly regarding lead paint, window safety, and general building maintenance requirements.