6524 20th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The two-family house at 6524 20th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Keith Leung, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years. The most pressing concerns appear to be ongoing problems with heat and hot water, as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints in November 2023 for both apartment-specific and building-wide outages. During the same period, there were also emergency issues with cooking gas and various plumbing problems.

A December 2023 inspection revealed multiple violations, including visible mold conditions in Apartment 2FL affecting walls and ceilings, as well as issues with water supply and radiator systems. The building historically has had recurring maintenance problems, with previous heat and hot water issues documented in 2021, along with water leaks and ceiling damage that year. In 2019, there was an illegal plumbing work complaint that required multiple inspection attempts, though records show permits were eventually issued for plumbing and electrical work in 2018-2019.

The property has been subject to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, with the most recent inspections in 2024 (one currently open violation) showing deficiencies including broken plaster, defective glass panes, and mold issues. Between 2018 and 2019, several violations were recorded that related to failure to comply with Commissioner's Orders, resulting in fines totaling over $10,000, though records indicate these were resolved. The building's age (constructed in 1931) and persistent maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with basic building systems, particularly regarding heat, hot water, and mold conditions. The most recent inspection findings from 2024 indicate continuing maintenance needs, particularly regarding plaster repair and window maintenance on the first floor.