971 58th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 4-story, 20-unit building at 971 58th Street in Borough Park, owned by Wen Qing Liu and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of heating and hot water system problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2018-2022, though many of these complaints were closed after tenants reported that services had been restored.

The building is currently facing open violations regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2020-2024, and in early 2023, there were serious concerns about an unauthorized conversion from 20 to 21 apartments, with environmental control board violations related to illegal alterations at the cellar level, including the creation of additional living spaces with a penalty of $2,500. Recent inspections have shown some improvement in pest control, with a passed inspection in May 2023 following a rodent-related complaint, though there is a history of rodent issues dating back to 2014.

The building has also had some issues with access during inspections, as evidenced by multiple complaints in 2020 where inspectors were unable to gain entry during inquiries about heat and hot water problems. The property appears to have generally passed health and safety inspections, including a 2023 rodent inspection that resulted in no violations, though there have been periods requiring bait application in the past. The building's owners have faced multiple violations and fines over the years, though many past issues appear to have been resolved, with the most recent major concerns focusing on unauthorized alterations and heating system reliability.