354 East 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

354 East 54th Street is a 15-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building from 1930, currently owned by Mark Weinberger. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly during 2022-2023, with multiple emergency complaints and at least two documented Housing Maintenance Code violations in February 2023 regarding inadequate heat and hot water in Apartment 4.

In June 2022, there were simultaneous issues reported with heat/hot water across the entire building and cooking gas, though some conditions were reportedly restored during inspections. More recently, in August 2023, there was a plumbing issue involving the toilet that required HPD intervention but resulted in no violations being issued. The building has also faced challenges with pest control, particularly noted in 2021 when violations were issued for rodent infestations in Apartment 1, along with problems related to peeling paint in the bathroom that required remediation.

Bedbug reports from 2024-2025 indicate one infested unit was reported in the most recent filing period (2023-2024), though this was marked as eradicated. The property has shown some maintenance improvement over the years with various violations being properly closed, including a 2021 violation regarding broken floor tiles in the public hallway that was addressed. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance requirements, particularly concerning building systems like heating and plumbing, though recent data shows no new violations related to critical systems as of 2025.