55 92nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The 42-unit, 6-story building at 55 92nd Street in Fort Hamilton, owned by Ronald Katz and constructed in 1936, has experienced recurring heating and hot water system issues over the past two years, with multiple complaints filed throughout 2023 and 2024. Most recently, in February 2025, there was a building-wide heat and hot water complaint, marking the third such incident since November 2023 when similar complaints were reported and subsequently verified as resolved by HPD inspectors. During March 2023, several violations were noted in Apartment 6C, including problems with the heating system, water fixtures, and various other maintenance issues, though most of these were certified as corrected by mid-March 2023.

The building has an active violation from April 2021 regarding the display of energy efficiency scores, and in 2019-2020 there were multiple elevator service complaints that resulted in Oath violations. Recent inspections in 2024 revealed elevator safety issues requiring attention, including an inoperative phone, missing fire sign, and worn mirror, though the associated penalty was listed as $0. While bedbug infestations were reported in the building's history, only one instance was recorded in the 2023-2024 reporting period, showing proper eradication procedures were followed. The building has experienced persistent heating system challenges, particularly during the 2023-2024 period, with multiple HPD interventions required to confirm restoration of services.

Several critical safety-related violations were addressed during 2023 inspections, including locked heating system access in the cellar and various maintenance issues in Unit 6C. The elevator service history shows recurring issues between 2019-2024, with multiple complaints about single-device service and safety concerns, though these have generally been addressed through inspections and Oath violations. The property has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with only one affected unit in the most recent filing period and complete eradication noted. Active violations include one related to energy efficiency score display requirements from 2021, while multiple other violations from 2023 regarding entryway notices and heating system access were promptly addressed.