322 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

322 61st Street is a three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Xian Jin Zhang. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months, particularly in June 2024, when multiple emergencies were reported and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). These included concerns about heat/hot water throughout the building, unsafe fire escape conditions, plumbing problems with water supply, cooking gas issues, and general concerns about missing signage.

One notable incident involved a defective smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in apartment 1F, while building-wide violations were recorded for hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees and self-closing door issues. More recently, in June 2024, the building faced boiler-related problems that resulted in an Environmental Control Board violation regarding soot accumulation in the chimney base. The building's maintenance history shows some recurring compliance issues, particularly regarding safety equipment like smoke detectors and door hardware.

Prior violations included blocked fire escapes, housekeeping concerns in common areas, and annual bedbug report filing requirements that were not consistently met. However, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all three recent filings (2021-2024) reporting zero infested or re-infested units. A rodent inspection in February 2017 resulted in a passing grade, indicating no current issues with vermin. While many of the 2024 violations were promptly addressed and closed, including the repair of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, the building's recent history suggests ongoing attention is needed to maintain compliance with housing safety standards.