775 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 775 East 52nd Street in East Flatbush, owned by Louis Ernst Del Brune and constructed in 1935, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing situation with bee/wasp infestations, with two active Department of Health complaints filed in 2023 and 2024 that remain unresolved.

The building has also faced recurring violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with active Open violations from 2021 through 2024 noting the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by the Housing Maintenance Code. The property has a documented history of both pest and maintenance issues, with an HPD inspection in 2018 revealing various problems including mold, unsanitary conditions, and problems with walls, ceilings, windows, and plumbing. While these complaints were ultimately closed with no violations issued, they were part of a pattern of maintenance challenges.

The building also experienced multiple hardware-related issues in 2018, including problems with doors, windows, and electrical fixtures in Apartment 1A. Of particular concern is an active Environmental Control Board violation dated September 17, 2018, regarding unauthorized construction and occupancy modifications in the cellar, including unlawful gas line installations and a full bathroom, with a penalty of $6,250 imposed. While a rodent inspection in 2017 showed passing compliance, this history suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining the building's compliance with housing regulations.