486 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 486 East 52nd Street in East Flatbush, owned by Clive Deshong and constructed in 1920, has experienced a series of maintenance issues in recent months that warrant attention. Between June and September 2024, there were multiple complaints and violations primarily related to doors, windows, and plumbing systems.

Most notably, in August 2024, four separate emergency complaints regarding doors were filed, but HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in each case. Earlier in June 2024, there were violations recorded for plumbing issues including steam pipes, bathtubs/showers, and at least one window frame problem.

Several building violations remain open as of the latest inspection dates in 2024, including: - Broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door (Open violation) - Defective window balance at kitchen window in Apartment 3F (Open violation) - Leaky faucets at bathtub in Bathroom 3F (Open violation) - Defective self-closing door with missing lock and latch set at vestibule door (Open violation) - Broken mortise lock at vestibule door (Open violation) - Padlocked gate leading to street at north yard (Open violation) - Defective lock at window leading to fire escape in Bathroom 3F (Open violation) The building has also received citations regarding insufficient exterior lighting and various safety concerns, including the need to repair or replace multiple defective doors and windows throughout the property. While some earlier complaints from June 2024 were resolved with violations being issued, the persistence of various open violations and the inability to gain access for inspections in recent months indicates ongoing maintenance challenges that impact building safety and habitability.