749 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

749 Pennsylvania Avenue is a 3-story, 5-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Ru Peng Zhao. The property has experienced recurring issues with building systems between 2024-2025, most notably with the heat/hot water system and security/buzzer/intercom systems. In March 2024, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) documented violations related to heat/hot water service providing inadequate temperature to fixtures, and there were multiple complaints regarding the building's intercom/buzzer system, some of which required inspections that could not be completed due to access issues.

A pattern of maintenance concerns is evident, with open violations including requirements to repaint and address rust issues on building balconies and fire escapes. The building has maintained a regular schedule of bedbug reporting between 2019-2022, with no documented infestations during these reporting periods. Recent inspections have uncovered several maintenance violations requiring attention, particularly focusing on the 3rd-story public hall area, including issues with fire-retardant material, paint conditions, and unauthorized encumbrances. Security concerns were highlighted with violations related to an unauthorized hasp and padlock installation at the bulkhead door.

The building's maintenance history includes a notable stop-work order issued in 2019, though this was fully rescinded by early 2022. Rodent inspections conducted in 2012 resulted in a passing grade. The property history shows regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no successful infestations reported during the specified periods. Recent activity suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to building systems and safety features, though some violations recorded in 2024 remained open as of the last update.