287 East 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-story, four-unit New Law tenement building at 287 East 54th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Romia Brown, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, though recent reports suggest improved conditions. The most concerning current issue is an open rodent complaint from May 2021, which remains unresolved as of 2025.

In March 2019, the building faced multiple challenges including problems with heat and hot water (though HPD was unable to access apartments for inspection), pest infestations, and appliance concerns specifically related to an electric/gas range. While these complaints were eventually closed, no violations were issued following HPD inspections. Notably, the building has had recurring bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2024, with violations documented in all four inspections during this period for failing to file annual bedbug reports as required under Housing Maintenance Code § HMC.

However, the most recent bedbug report filing from February 2025 indicates no current infestations, with the infested dwelling unit count showing zero for the 2023-2024 period, and no units marked as eradicated or re-infested. This marks a significant improvement in pest management, though it's worth noting that there may have been previous infestations given the pattern of violations. The building's maintenance history suggests attention to some basic issues, though the open rodent complaint and previous heating and pest problems indicate ongoing challenges with maintaining optimal living conditions.