1415 66th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 11-unit, 3-story old law tenement at 1415 66th Street in Bensonhurst, owned by Ka Wo Szeto, has experienced a series of recurring heat and hot water issues over the past year, with multiple complaints filed between November 2023 and January 2024, all concerning the entire building. The building underwent several emergency inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) during this period, though some inspections faced access difficulties. While most heat and hot water complaints were eventually resolved, the persistence of these issues is notable, with three separate complaints filed in December 2023 alone.

In addition to these heating system problems, the building has received multiple violations related to fire escape access and maintenance of common areas. Open violations as of January 2024 include obstructions in public halls and fire escapes, such as encumbered stairways and freestanding household items. There are also violations related to the improper posting of housing information guides.

The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 through 2024 shows zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management during this period. The building, constructed in 1920, has a mixed history of maintenance issues, with the most recent concerns primarily centered around heating systems and common area maintenance. The presence of multiple open violations regarding fire safety and common area conditions is significant, though these violations may be related to ongoing housekeeping issues rather than structural problems. The property's owner has made efforts to respond to tenant complaints and has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting compliance, though the repeated heating system failures suggest systematic challenges with building infrastructure.