914 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 2-family house at 914 51st Street in Borough Park, built in 1920 and currently owned by Tian Lu, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most recently, in January 2025, all three units reported heat and hot water problems, with complaints being marked as emergencies. The building has faced recurring issues with sanitary conditions, including two pest-related complaints and reports of mold in August 2024, as well as a previous mold complaint from October 2023.

Multiple housing code violations remain open as of 2025, including safety concerns such as missing handrails, exposed electrical wires, and a broken handrail at the front entrance stairs, as well as a lead paint hazard in Apartment 2's kitchen. The property has also been subject to repeated scrutiny regarding unauthorized occupancy changes, with multiple complaints about illegal conversions and hotel rooms between 2020 and 2025, though most inspections were unable to gain access for verification. Notable safety concerns were documented in January 2023, including carbon monoxide detector issues and pest infestations in Apartment 2, along with electrical and water issues that were investigated but no violations were found.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved or recurring issues, particularly affecting Apartment 2, which has documented violations for lead paint, pest control, and multiple maintenance problems. The most recent emergency heat and hot water complaints suggest ongoing systemic maintenance challenges. While some complaints have been closed without violations being issued, including sanitation-related issues in August 2024, there are still several open violations as of 2025 that require attention. The property's age and location in a densely populated neighborhood contribute to its complex maintenance history, which includes both emergency and non-emergency repairs across various systems and components.