6505 20th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 6505 20th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Helen Kayafas, has experienced recurring pest-related issues over recent years, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions due to pests documented between 2020 and 2022. The most recent incidents occurred in September 2022, prompted emergency and non-emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though no violations were ultimately issued.

The building has maintained an open violation status from 2020 to present regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required under the Housing Maintenance Code, with documented inspections in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 noting this administrative lapse. Another significant safety concern was addressed in October 2020, when the building received a Class B violation for obstructed egress from fire escapes due to flower pots on the second-story balcony and stacked items at the building front, though this violation was promptly closed within weeks of certification.

The property has a documented history of pest-related issues, including a 2020 complaint that could not be accessed for inspection, along with duplicate pest-related complaints filed in September 2022. While these issues have been consistently addressed through the appropriate channels, the open violation regarding bedbug report compliance and the historical pattern of pest complaints suggest an ongoing need for attention to this particular building condition.