229 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

229 East 52nd Street is a four-story, 16-unit residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by 229 E52 Realty LLC. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns in early 2025 involving heat and hot water problems, and plumbing issues with toilets that remain unresolved. In late 2024, significant violations were documented in Apartment 3A, including water leaks affecting multiple rooms, defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and some instances of mold.

The building has also faced heat and hot water problems on multiple occasions, with complaints in 2025 and 2024, though some were resolved shortly after reporting. Two separate pest-related complaints were filed in late 2023, though one was closed without violations. Additional historical issues include various plumbing and structural problems between 2019 and 2022, including a heavy water leak and door/window maintenance needs.

The property has been subject to several housing maintenance code violations, particularly in 2024, with official citations for water damage, safety concerns, and various maintenance issues in Apartment 3A. Multiple emergency service requests were filed between 2025 and 2024, including issues with heating systems, plumbing, and safety devices. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with the last three annual bedbug reports (2024, 2023, and 2022) showing zero infested or eradicated units, suggesting effective pest management practices. While some issues have been promptly addressed, the recurring nature of certain problems, particularly regarding heat/hot water and plumbing systems, indicates ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.