1175 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, four-unit building at 1175 Liberty Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Subhi Chaaya and dating back to 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of violations regarding bedbug reporting compliance, with open violations recorded in 2022, 2023, and 2024 related to the failure to file the required annual bedbug reports with HPD.

In 2023 and 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding unauthorized work in the occupied multiple dwelling, including plumbing and electrical work, though some inspections did not warrant violations. A particularly concerning incident occurred in April 2023 when unsafe electrical conditions were noted, with open conductors and an unlicensed electrician working on the electrical panel, though this violation was later resolved. The building has also faced challenges with commercial space management, including an illegal business sign that led to an active Environmental Control Board violation with a $250 fine as of September 2023.

Initial rodent inspections in 2012 and 2013 resulted in passing grades, indicating no rodent issues at that time. Recent infrastructure concerns included an electrical wiring complaint in March 2024, though the inspector was unable to gain access during the final attempt. The combination of ongoing bedbug reporting violations and various construction-related complaints suggests ongoing management and maintenance challenges within the building.