175 East 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 175 East 54th Street, built in 1930 and owned by Lloyd & Olive Allwood, has experienced recurring heating and water-related issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns emerging in late 2023. Two heat/hot water complaints were filed and closed in December 2023, one of which involved the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. These recent heating issues follow a pattern, as similar complaints were also reported in November 2023, when violations were issued.

The building has faced multiple maintenance challenges, particularly in 2021, when there were several water leak incidents (both heavy flow and slow leak), each resulting in either violations or access issues during inspections. The property is currently facing multiple open violations from a November 2023 inspection, including requirements to address self-closing door issues in various locations (cellar, vestibule, entrance) and to post important safety notices regarding carbon monoxide detectors and gas leak procedures. Additionally, there are active violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements.

The building's system maintenance records are concerning, with multiple active violations (as of 2024) related to failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections between 2018-2023, representing at least six consecutive years of non-compliance. The Department of Buildings has recorded violations for each of these years, including a specific 2024 violation regarding failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection. While the building has undergone various inspections and received some violations corrections, the repeated nature of heating issues, water problems, and the failure to maintain required inspections suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.