279 East 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The property at 279 East 54th Street is a two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Althea Williams. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the past year, with the most recent cluster of complaints in July 2024 involving emergency plumbing problems (bathtub/shower and toilet issues), a broken window guard, and a malfunctioning smoke detector. Additional concerns documented in July 2024 included paint/plaster work needed on walls, door frame issues, and separate bathroom-related plumbing problems.

In July 2024, two violations were issued related to building safety equipment, specifically concerning a door frame and smoke detector, while various repair and maintenance violations were noted that required addressing. The building's history shows ongoing maintenance challenges, with some inspection requests in October 2023 regarding unsanitary conditions and flooring issues that were not able to be inspected. More serious concerns emerged in 2024, including an active Environmental Control Board violation from April 2024 related to construction work not conforming to approved documents, with a $10,000 penalty imposed.

Multiple Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections have been initiated, with at least one resulting in a Partial Stop Work Order in April 2024, though access was not granted for several other inspections. While the building's plumbing systems have shown recurring issues, notably in the bathtub, shower, and toilet facilities, it's worth noting that the building has not reported any bedbug infestations during the most recent reporting period (November 2022 - October 2023). The property has received several Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly affecting Unit 1F, including requirements for carbon monoxide detector installation, paint maintenance, and bathroom repairs, though many violations have been subsequently certified as corrected.