54 Eldert Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family house at 54 Eldert Lane in Cypress Hills, owned by Shaoguan Chen, is a two-story, 1905 building that experienced significant maintenance issues in early 2022. During February 2022 alone, there were multiple complaints and violations documented, primarily involving Apartment 2 on the second floor. These included pest infestations (specifically roaches), multiple plumbing issues (including problems with the bathtub/shower and toilet), paint and plaster deficiencies, and electrical problems.

Notable violations included the presence of lead-based paint hazards, with peeling paint identified on both walls and ceilings throughout the apartment, as well as an infestation of cockroaches that required abatement. Recent inspections and complaints from 2022 indicated various safety concerns that were addressed during that period, including the need for work on window sashes, carbon monoxide detectors, and electric service to light fixtures. Three emergency Housing Maintenance Code complaints were filed in January 2022, including issues with water leaks, smoke detectors, and lighting.

While some violations were marked as closed, as of 2023 there remained an open Class C violation related to lead-based paint on the north wall in the private hallway and various other locations in Apartment 2. A rodent inspection from March 2012 showed compliance, passing the inspection. The building's documentation shows a cluster of issues primarily concentrated in early 2022, suggesting a period of significant maintenance challenges that were addressed through various inspections and repairs.