3913 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The three-story, two-family house at 3913 13th Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Benjamin Kohansion, was built in 1931 and has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat/hot water systems and pest control. Most recently, in late 2024 through early 2025, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests, including an open violation concerning a roach infestation in apartment 2A, and complaints about appliance issues including problems with an electric/gas range and refrigerator, all of which were classified as non-emergency.

During a particularly problematic period in February 2023, there were three separate heat/hot water complaints, with two being classified as emergency situations, though housing inspectors' ability to access apartments for repair verification was inconsistent. The building has experienced recurring pest issues over the years, with multiple complaints to both HPD and DOHMH between 2020-2024.

Notably, there were several food establishment-related complaints between 2020-2024, including reports of spoiled food and rodent/insect issues, though these were all administratively closed after being addressed. Historical records show a pattern of heat system problems in early 2023, and while some of these issues were resolved, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both heating systems and pest control. The most recent building inspection in 2019 found no violations, and there were multiple rodent inspections in 2012-2013 which showed passing results after initial rat activity was detected, indicating some previous successful pest management.