292 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

292 20th Street is a three-story, six-unit residential building in Sunset Park, built in 1931 and currently owned by Roxanne Tzitzikalakis. The property has experienced several significant issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns occurring between March and August 2024. These included multiple complaints about indoor air quality, specifically chemical vapors and odors, as well as complications with doors/windows, plumbing, and unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage.

The building underwent a period of construction or alteration work in mid-2024 that led to numerous complaints about work being done without proper permits, including observations of a commercial-grade woodshop/spray booth in the cellar, improper exhaust systems, and significant safety concerns regarding obstructed egress pathways and the presence of flammable materials. During this period, multiple environmental control board violations were issued against Artion Enterprises LLC, resulting in various penalties totaling over $10,000. More recent inspections from 2024-2025 have shown some improvements, with the most recent heat/hot water violations being addressed and the building passing rodent inspections.

Notably, bedbug reports from late 2024 indicated zero infestation cases during the reporting period. The building currently has several open violations related to storage issues in the public hall and defects with the vestibule door latch, though these appear to be less urgent than previous concerns. Historically, the building has experienced recurrent issues with heat/hot water systems, particularly during the winter of 2022-2023 and again in early 2024, though these complaints have been resolved as of early 2025. The property has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently reporting zero infested units since at least 2021.