942 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The two-family house at 942 51st Street in Borough Park, owned by David Simon, has experienced several maintenance issues since 2021. The most significant problems occurred in late 2022, with multiple heat and hot water complaints in Apartment 2, including violations for both excessive temperatures (over 130 degrees) and inadequate hot water supply.

This same apartment experienced various other issues in October 2022, including water leaks (both heavy flow and slow), problems with windows, wall plaster and paint defects, and concerns about stairs and roofing. While many of these complaints were investigated and closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), some violations remain noteworthy, including ongoing issues with the building's front paving and interior stairs as of late 2022. Prior to these incidents, there was an electrical issue with an outlet/switch in 2021 that resulted in violations.

The building appears to have maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases or required eradications in the three years from 2021 to 2024. Bedbug reports for all periods (2021-2024) consistently show zero infested units, indicating effective pest management. As of 2023, the building's maintenance history suggests improvements have been made to address various code violations, though some structural and maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, have required multiple interventions over the past few years.