938 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

938 54th Street is a 23-unit, 4-story residential building constructed in 1927, currently managed by 938 54 Street Realty Co, LLC. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water system issues throughout 2025, with 10 documented complaints between January and April 2025, indicating a persistent problem with this critical building system. In addition to these heating issues, the building underwent maintenance issues in late 2024, particularly in one apartment (C6), where violations were documented for defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, water leaks, and surface issues, though these were certified as corrected by January 2025.

Other maintenance violations have been addressed, including the removal of obstructions from fire escapes identified during a 2023 inspection, and various apartment-specific repairs were completed, such as cabinet and tile repairs in Apartment A3. The building's mechanical systems have shown some concerning patterns, with multiple boiler-related complaints recorded between 2019-2023, including three inspections in 2019 and 2020, though no violations were found during these inspections. A 2023 inspection identified several boiler room issues that required resolution, which were subsequently addressed.

While the building has experienced occasional pest issues in the past, particularly during 2018-2019 when there were reports of bedbugs in 7 units, the most recent six annual bedbug reports (2019-2024) show no detected infestations. The building has also undergone regular rat control measures, with the most recent compliance inspection in 2023 passing, suggesting improvements in pest management. Despite the ongoing heating issues, the property has generally responded to violations and complaints, with most being promptly addressed and closed by relevant agencies.