717 60th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The four-unit, three-story tenement building at 717 60th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Ray Chen and constructed in 1924, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding heating systems. Between November 2024 and February 2025, there were four documented heat/hot water complaints, including one affecting the entire building and three in specific apartments. While some of these complaints were reportedly resolved, they indicate an ongoing issue with temperature control in the building.

The property has also faced challenges with sanitation, particularly in late 2024, when violations were issued for pest infestations in public areas and garbage/recycling storage issues. The building's common areas have been a recurring focus of attention, with previous violations noted for door/window conditions and an ongoing violation for mice infestation in public hallways as of November 2024. The building has a documented history of several concerning complaints and violations from 2020 through 2025.

These include issues with emergency exits, including obstructions and hardware violations, particularly in late 2021 when there were multiple violations related to the emergency exit walkway and doors. There were also complaints about building shaking/vibrations and structure stability between 2020 and 2024, though inspections often resulted in "unable to gain access" findings. Various maintenance code violations have been recorded over the years, including problems with garbage storage and requirements for proper metal receptacles. Notably, the building has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, with no reported infestations, and recent rodent inspections have passed compliance checks as of July 2024, though there was one failed inspection in July 2024 for "Other Reasons." The property has had multiple inspections and resolutions for various violations, with some being dismissed by the Environmental Control Board in 2022, while others remain open or have been resolved through proper certification of corrections.