1761 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 1761 55th Street in Borough Park, owned by Leah Sternfeld, has a documented history of housing maintenance code violations and construction-related issues spanning several years. Most notably, the building has consistently failed to file required annual bedbug reports, receiving four consecutive Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 through 2024 related to this non-compliance. Between 2022 and 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations concerning unauthorized construction work in the occupied multiple dwelling, with four instances of "Work Without a Permit" claims, three of which resulted in Oath Violations being served.

While several complaints were investigated and found to warrant no violation, there were also environments with construction activity that led to violations for not having proper approved construction documents on-site in April 2023, and for the use of expired/no permit construction equipment during excavation work. A separate permit violation from April 2022 regarding unpermitted wall removal and electrical work incurred a $2,500 penalty, though records indicate this balance was resolved. The most recent construction safety compliance action was recorded in May 2025, indicating ongoing monitoring of construction-related activities at the property.

Despite numerous violations and complaints, many have been either resolved or resulted in no violations being warranted at the time of inspection. The building, constructed in 1925, remains subject to the New Law Tenement classification, which typically includes certain requirements related to maintenance and safety standards. While the property has experienced various regulatory issues over the past few years, particularly regarding construction work and bedbug reporting compliance, there is no documentation of any serious safety or health violations during this period that would pose immediate concern to residents.