752 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

752 East 53rd Street is a two-family house located in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, owned by Raymond Malayeri and built in 1940. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout recent years, with particular concerns about heat and hot water systems, which have generated multiple 311 complaints between 2019 and 2022, some being classified as emergencies. Most notably, the building has had significant problems with its infrastructure, particularly during 2019-2020, when there were multiple violations related to the roof cornice, exposing wood framing to the elements, and electrical system deficiencies.

These structural issues resulted in several Building Department violations, including a pattern of failing to certify corrections on immediately hazardous violations, though most were ultimately dismissed by the ECB. The building's maintenance history shows persistent access issues for inspection purposes, with multiple complaints in 2020-2022 regarding heat/hot water systems and plumbing problems going uninspected due to inability to access apartments. There were also two complaints in 2020 about illegal conversion and illegal commercial use, though these were closed without resolution.

A concerning pattern of heating system problems is evident, with multiple emergency complaints spanning from 2019 through 2023. The property has accumulated various housing code violations over the years, including issues with gas supply to appliances, electrical systems, and water heating. While some violations have been certified as corrected (including those from 2019 regarding gas supply and electrical issues), the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with prompt maintenance response and inspection access.