220 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

220 17th Street is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building in Sunset Park, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Retesh Sinha. The property has experienced recurring issues with bedbug reporting compliance, as evidenced by open violations in 2023 and 2024, and a closed violation from 2022 related to the failure to file the required annual bedbug report.

The building also underwent significant construction work in 2023 without the proper permits, resulting in a $2,500 fine for unauthorized structural modifications including LVL beam installation and stairwell resizing, though this violation was later resolved. Multiple complaints regarding improper drainage and water retention were filed in 2021, though in both instances, inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the issues. The Department of Buildings has recorded several complaints between 2021 and 2024, including concerns about falling debris (2024), illegal plumbing work (2023), and unpermitted work in an occupied dwelling (2023), though inspections generally found no violations warranted.

The building's rodent inspection history shows mixed results, with initial inspections in 2016 and late 2018 revealing rat activity or failure for "Other Reasons," though subsequent compliance inspections passed. While the property has experienced various maintenance and compliance challenges, the most significant recent issues relate to bedbug reporting violations and unauthorized construction work. The building's age and history of structural modifications suggest ongoing maintenance and regulatory compliance needs, though the most recent bedbug report (covering 2020-2021) indicated no infested units, which appears to represent improved conditions in this regard.