522 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 6-unit, 3-story residential building at 522 East 51st Street in East Flatbush, owned by Antonine Heurtelou and constructed in 1920, has experienced recurring heating system issues during the 2024-2025 winter season, with five separate heat/hot water complaints logged between November 2024 and February 2025. While some of these complaints were investigated and found not to violate housing laws, others were closed due to lack of access for inspection. The building currently has several open violations requiring attention, including issues with self-closing doors on the building entrance and apartment 1R, as well as multiple maintenance concerns in apartment 1A documented in December 2023, such as water leaks and plaster damage.

The property also has an active violation for failure to file external low-pressure inspection reports for multiple years between 2018 and 2023. Historical data shows some improvement in pest control, with most recent rodent inspections passing, though there was a failure noted in 2017. The building has required various repairs and maintenance work over the past two years, including door/window repairs and plumbing work. In addition to the heating system issues, there have been multiple complaints about door-related problems, with violations issued in July 2024 regarding door repairs.

The property management has generally responded to complaints, though access issues have hindered some inspections, particularly for the heating system problems. Regular maintenance issues have persisted, as evidenced by multiple complaint filings across various categories, including plumbing, paint/plaster, and door maintenance. Notably, there was a complaint about unsanitary animal conditions in September 2024 that required inspection access. The building's age and history as a New Law tenement are reflected in the variety of maintenance and code compliance issues encountered.