1040 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

1040 55th Street is a 4-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Samuel Leifer. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent months, with three apartment-only complaints in early 2025 (January, February, and March), and a building-wide complaint in November 2024, though inspections found no violations in these recent cases. More concerning were multiple safety and maintenance issues reported in mid-2024, including violations related to building security (broken door locks), intercom/buzzer system failures, and various maintenance issues.

The building has had several notable violations requiring attention, particularly in apartment D2 during 2024, including problems with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, a water-damaged sink counter, and pest control issues (roach infestation). There was also a fire escape inspection in November 2023 that noted defective conditions requiring adjustment. The building's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges that have required attention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), with multiple violations documented between June and August 2024, particularly regarding door systems and safety features.

However, it's worth noting that there have been no bedbug incidents reported in the last four years (as of the latest 2024 filings), though there were two reported cases in 2020 that were eradicated. The property maintains a relatively good record regarding rodent control, having passed inspections since 2019. While many of the recent complaints have been resolved without violations being found, the frequency of heating system issues and the cluster of maintenance problems in 2024 suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure.