1600 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The 4-story, 33-unit residential building at 1600 55th Street in Borough Park, owned by Aidin Ujka, has been experiencing ongoing maintenance challenges since 2022. Most notably, there have been recurring water-related issues, with multiple reports of heavy flow water leaks occurring throughout 2024, including three incidents in July 2024 alone that were classified as emergencies.

The building has also faced pest management challenges, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions in recent years, including a 2024 violation for roach infestation in apartment 4G, and another for mold in February 2025 classified as an emergency. The property has documented structural and safety concerns, including open violations related to roof leaks, waste line defects, and plaster damage in apartment 4G as of September 2024. The building's regulatory history reveals several significant incidents, including active Environmental Control Board violations from 2020 regarding combustible wood structures obstructing fire escapes and improperly supported window A/C units, as well as various historical issues with egress access and gas utility concerns.

Between 2019 and 2022, there were multiple instances of the owner failing to certify corrections on immediately hazardous violations, though some were eventually dismissed. While recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 indicate limited infestation (one unit affected), the building's overall maintenance pattern suggests persistent challenges with basic systems and habitability issues, as evidenced by repeated service requests and resulting violations. The property has also maintained relatively good compliance with rodent control, passing inspections in 2021 and 2022, with only one failed inspection recorded in 2016.