1644 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

1644 55th Street is a 36-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 1939 in the Borough Park neighborhood, currently owned by Yida Stern. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent cluster of complaints occurring in May 2025, including reports of mold, wall conditions, and problems with an electric/gas range.

These issues were addressed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though they were unable to complete an inspection for the appliance complaint. In early 2023, there were two emergency complaints regarding lack of heat and hot water throughout the building, which were resolved according to tenant reports. The building has a history of maintenance violations, particularly during 2020 when multiple Class B violations were issued, including problems with electrical outlets, a defective locking device at the vestibule door, and various safety concerns in the public hall on the first story.

Additional violations from 2023 and 2021 include a notice regarding an unremoved refrigerator nuisance and failure to file an annual bedbug report. However, it's worth noting that the bedbug reporting records from 2021 to the present show consistent compliance with zero infested or eradicated units reported, suggesting effective pest management. The most recent inspections and complaints (as of 2024-2025) indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with building systems and safety features, though many recent issues have been closed with no violations issued upon inspection.