1157 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

1157 55th Street is a 9-story, 3-unit residential building in Borough Park, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Shloyme Lefkowitz. The property has been experiencing recurring Housing Maintenance Code violations, with four consecutive annual infractions from 2021 to 2024 related to the failure to file mandatory bedbug reports, indicating potential ongoing pest management compliance issues.

The building has also faced several significant construction-related challenges, including three Department of Buildings complaints between 2022 and 2025 that resulted in Oath Violations Served, suggesting non-compliance with construction regulations. In June 2022, multiple Environmental Control Board violations were issued against the property, including a $2,500 penalty for unauthorized construction work and another $2,500 penalty for failing to provide proper access to DOB inspectors. More recent construction activity in June 2023 resulted in two additional ECB violations concerning unprotected trees and an uncovered dumpster, though these penalties were ultimately resolved with no outstanding balance.

The most recent permit activity shows that an alteration permit was issued in January 2024, which represents the latest recorded construction-related action at the property. While the building has undergone various administrative and compliance procedures over the past few years, the repeated violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements and the history of construction-related regulatory challenges suggest ongoing management and maintenance oversight is needed. The presence of multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of April 2024 in relation to bedbug reporting requirements indicates potential non-compliance with NYC's housing maintenance standards.