939 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 4-story, 5-unit building at 939 55th Street in Borough Park, owned by Zhen Weng and constructed in 1915, has experienced several significant and ongoing issues in recent years. Most concerning are the two recent open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2023 and 2024 related to the failure to file mandatory annual bedbug reports, suggesting potential pest management compliance issues. The building underwent substantial construction activity between 2018-2020, during which multiple serious safety violations were recorded.

These included inadequate construction fencing, unsafe electrical wiring, tripping hazards, and failure to maintain party walls during demolition work. Several stop work orders were issued and later rescinded, with some violations carrying penalties totaling $8,125 related to site safety concerns. The construction period also saw violations for failure to protect adjacent properties, lack of proper waterproofing, and unauthorized demolition of walls across multiple floors.

While most of these violations were ultimately resolved or dismissed, they indicate a history of construction safety compliance issues. Currently, the only outstanding violation pertains to bedbug reporting requirements. The building's permit history shows multiple permits issued between 2018-2020 for various work types, suggesting ongoing maintenance and renovation activities during this period. The most recent permit activity on record is from 2020.