1421 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The four-story, 16-unit residential building at 1421 53rd Street in Borough Park, owned by Betty Bandari, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues since at least 2020. The most recent significant incident occurred in January 2024, when the entire building experienced heat and hot water problems, resulting in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) that remain open as of April 2024.

This building has a notable history of heating system problems, with similar issues documented in 2020, and a persistent need for safety equipment maintenance, including violations related to window guards, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors between 2020 and 2024. The property has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the most recent filings from 2025, 2024, 2023, and earlier years dating back to 2020. Additional historical records indicate previous issues with heating systems (2020), plumbing problems including radiator concerns (2020), and a heavy water leak (2020).

The building's safety systems have required attention, with multiple violations related to window guards and emergency safety equipment between 2020 and 2024. The property's maintenance history shows some pattern of issues with heat and hot water systems, as evidenced by multiple complaints and corresponding HPD inspections over the past five years. While most violations have been resolved through inspection and compliance actions, several recent citations from 2024 remain open, particularly regarding heat and hot water supply systems and access to mechanical equipment.