286 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The two-family house at 286 17th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Calvin Chan, has experienced some notable maintenance issues since its construction in 1920. Most significantly, in July 2020, serious structural concerns were identified with the building's exterior, particularly involving the basement wall of Extension 4 (west side). The Department of Buildings (DOB) documented problems including outward leaning, deterioration along the entire length, cracks at both front and rear corners, and a small bulge at the front corner.

Following this inspection, violations were filed and required immediate attention, leading to a repair order that was to be addressed under permit B00382542, with an expected completion date in December 2020. The records indicate these repairs were properly completed and the violations were dismissed by October 2020. The property has no documented history of pest problems in recent years, with the only bedbug report showing no infestations or eradications during the 2020-2021 filing period.

Prior to that, a rodent inspection conducted in January 2010 resulted in a passing grade. Comparatively, the recent history of the building shows improved maintenance practices, with no significant recent violations or complaints on record since the 2020 structural issue was addressed and resolved. The 2020 structural repairs, completed under proper permits, suggest that the owner has taken the necessary steps to address building safety concerns through appropriate channels.