1159 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The three-story, three-unit building at 1159 52nd Street in Borough Park, currently owned by Erika Krinsky, has experienced persistent heating and plumbing maintenance issues over the past two years. From November 2023 through August 2024, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems, with several incidents requiring emergency intervention by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). These included incidents where inspectors were unable to gain access to apartments for verification of heating issues.

The building also had recurring radiator and toilet-related plumbing problems, with at least two successful corrections verified by HPD inspections. The building has been actively monitored for bedbug activity, with records from 2021 through 2024 showing no reported infestations. Multiple housing maintenance code violations were documented between 2022 and 2023, including issues with building entrance doors, hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees in multiple units, and encumbrances in the public hall.

A significant complaint regarding a defective boiler was filed in 2021, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. Recent inspections and complaints suggest ongoing attention to basic services such as heating and hot water, with multiple instances of tenants having to report similar issues. While the building has generally addressed violations and complaints as they arise, the pattern of recurring heat and plumbing issues indicates a system requiring continued maintenance and monitoring.