328 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-story, four-unit building at 328 East 53rd Street in East Flatbush, owned by Darren Phillip, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, there was a serious heat and hot water complaint in January 2021 that required HPD intervention, though inspectors were unable to access the apartments for verification.

The building has consistently had violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2024, indicating a pattern of non-compliance with HPD rules regarding annual bedbug reporting. More recently, between 2023 and 2024, there were multiple violations issued for failure to file external low-pressure inspection reports, though these were subsequently dismissed in May 2025. The property underwent some recent positive developments, with the bedbug situation appearing to stabilize as evidenced by the 2025 bedbug report showing no infested units.

Three plumbing permits were issued in 2023 and 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance or improvements to building systems. A significant heat and hot water complaint in January 2021 that required HPD involvement was not substantiated during the inspection, though the issue was serious enough to require public agency intervention. The building's history indicates a pattern of maintenance compliance issues, particularly in the areas of heat/hot water systems and pest management reporting, though recent permit activity suggests continued investment in building maintenance.