826 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The two-family house at 826 54th Street in Borough Park, owned by Wei Wang, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most recently, in April 2022, there were safety-related complaints regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, which were subsequently closed with no violations issued. The building faced more serious issues in December 2020, when multiple complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, as well as pest infestations.

While some of these complaints were closed without violations, two complaints regarding pest issues resulted in issued violations, specifically citing a roach infestation in the first-floor apartment (1STFLO). During this period, the building also faced violations related to temperature control, with hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130°F at various fixtures in the 1STFLO apartment, and issues with missing carbon monoxide detection devices. The property has also been the subject of three separate complaints regarding potential illegal conversions or occupancy changes, all recorded in December 2020.

These complaints were related to unauthorized work or changes in occupancy use, though inspectors were reportedly unable to gain access to conduct proper evaluations during their attempts. A subsequent unrelated complaint regarding adjacent buildings not being properly protected was filed in June 2022, but like previous inspections, no violations were found during the on-site evaluation. As of the latest available data, there remain several open violations from 2020 related to pest control, carbon monoxide detection, and water temperature regulation in the 1STFLO apartment, which may still require attention. While the building's most recent documented issues (2022) were resolved without violations, the property's history reveals a pattern of maintenance challenges that have required multiple tenant complaints to address.