348 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 348 61st Street in Sunset Park, owned by Shanquan Chen, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with the most recent complaints occurring in October 2024, February 2024, and multiple instances throughout 2022-2023. The building has a documented history of heating system access problems, with HPD inspectors frequently unable to gain entry to inspect the reported issues, though some inspections did result in violations being issued.

The most recent inspection on October 18, 2024, revealed several Class C violations, including locked access to the heating system, defective self-closing doors at the vestibule, and hot water issues in unit 1R. There are also two open Class B violations from October 2023 concerning blocked fire escape egress due to an air conditioner unit and flower pots. The building's prior history shows some concerning safety matters, including complaints about illegal conversions and egress issues in 2019, though these were ultimately dismissed or found not warranted.

On a positive note, the property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free periods from 2021-2024, with the most recent filings showing zero infested or eradicated units. The building passed a rodent inspection in February 2017, and the owner has filed the required annual bedbug reports as per HPD regulations. While the heating system problems are the most pressing ongoing issue, the building's overall condition suggests attention to resident concerns, as evidenced by the prompt handling of 311 complaints and HPD inspections, though access issues remain a recurring challenge for inspections.