166 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The four-story, 16-unit residential building at 166 Underhill Avenue in Prospect Heights, belonging to owner Yoketing Eng, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years. Most recently, in September 2023, the building had multiple complaints regarding heavy water leaks and wall paint/plaster issues, which were investigated by HPD though no violations were issued. The building faced significant heat and hot water system challenges in March 2019, with multiple emergency complaints from tenants regarding lack of service throughout the building, though most were noted as resolved.

There are currently four active housing maintenance violations from March 2019 related to safety notices, including requirements for carbon monoxide detector information and gas leak procedures, as well as one regarding a broken glass pane at the entrance door. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with annual reports since 2018 showing no cases of infestation or re-infestation. While there were rodent sightings reported in 2022, an inspection by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found only minor violations, and the building has passed subsequent inspections.

Separate from residential issues, there have been multiple complaints in 2022 regarding an allegedly illegal curb cut/parking area, with two active Environmental Control Board violations related to maintenance of this area and associated penalties totaling $1,750. The building's plumbing system experienced some regulatory scrutiny in 2018, with a notice regarding a suspended plumber's license and an order to stop plumbing work under an existing permit, though this violation was ultimately dismissed. The property shows consistent maintenance of its regulatory requirements through timely bedbug reporting and other compliance activities.