1320 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 4-story, 8-unit residential building at 1320 53rd Street in Borough Park, owned by Yitzchok Blum, has experienced several significant issues in recent months. Most notably, in July 2024, there were multiple violations related to unauthorized construction work, including two active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations for erecting a wooden frame vertical extension on the roof without proper permits or safety measures, with associated penalties of $10,000 and $2,500 respectively.

A subsequent violation was issued for continuing work despite an active stop work order, though this particular violation was later resolved with no penalties. The building has consistently demonstrated non-compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements regarding annual bedbug reporting, with open violations recorded in April 2024, March 2023, March 2022, and April 2021. These recurring violations suggest ongoing issues with meeting mandatory reporting requirements.

Additionally, there is a concerning pattern of construction-related violations, as evidenced by two complaints in July 2024—one for work contrary to a stop work order and another for work without a permit in an occupied multiple dwelling, both of which were marked as closed. The building was constructed in 2013 and initially passed rodent inspections in April 2012, prior to completion. While the property has maintained its basic structure as a "Class A" multiple dwelling, the recent pattern of violations—particularly those related to construction safety and bedbug reporting—raises concerns about management practices and compliance with safety regulations.