1451 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

1451 52nd Street is a 6-story, 65-unit residential building in Borough Park, built in 1931 and currently owned by Wolf Sicherman. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water system issues, with seven documented complaints between October 2023 and February 2025, particularly during winter months, though inspections often found heat and hot water had been restored by the time of their arrival. Additional issues included a heavy water leak in September 2024 that resulted in violations, and multiple complaints regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage in late 2023.

The building underwent significant activity between 2018-2019, including several Department of Buildings complaints about unauthorized conversions and construction-related violations, though most of these were resolved. During this period, there were also multiple ECB violations related to failure to post tenant protection plans and construction safety notices, resulting in substantial fines. More recent building modifications are documented through various permits issued between 2019-2022, including plumbing work and other repairs. The building's maintenance history shows attention to various safety issues, with violations documented in 2024 including problems with electrical safety caps in public areas and bathroom conditions in Apartment B4.

While there were concerns about illegal conversions reported in September 2024 and January 2025, inspections were unable to gain access for verification. Notably, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs and rodent issues in recent years, with no infestations reported since at least 2018 and passing inspections. The building's elevator system has required attention, with several violations and work orders between 2018-2021, though records indicate compliance with required inspections and repairs. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges, particularly regarding HVAC systems, the response times of HPD and the issuance of permits for repairs suggest ongoing efforts to address these issues, though some violations took significant time to resolve.