449 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-story, three-unit building at 449 East 52nd Street in East Flatbush, owned by Leon Henry, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent cluster of problems emerging in April 2024. During that period, multiple complaints were filed regarding various issues including plumbing problems (affecting sinks and bathtubs/showers), electrical wiring concerns, window guard safety, wall maintenance (paint/plaster), flooring issues, ventilation system problems, and garbage/recycling storage conditions.

While inspections were conducted, access could not be obtained for verification of many of these complaints. The building also has notable open violations, including a class A violation from 2024 regarding failure to file annual bedbug reports, and previous violations from 2020 in unit 1FLOOR involving pest control, bathroom fixtures, and safety equipment that remain open. The property's history shows some temporary resolution to various issues, with a significant number of complaints being classified as either non-emergency or emergency and subsequently closed.

While there was a rodent infestation issue recorded in December 2020 that was categorized as class C, it's worth noting that the building did pass a rodent inspection in October 2019. Bedbug reporting records indicate no infestations during the 2019-2020 period, though there have been recurring violations regarding annual reporting requirements. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure systems, as evidenced by repeated complaints about plumbing, electrical, and safety systems, though most recent complaints appear to have been marked as "closed" even if not fully resolved, typically due to lack of access for inspection.