1414 66th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

1414 66th Street is a three-story, three-unit old law tenement building located in Bensonhurst and owned by Raymond Chen. The building, constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems in December 2023, including at least three building-wide incidents and two apartment-specific issues, all categorized as emergencies. These complaints were notably problematic as HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to the affected units for verification. A similar building-wide heat/hot water complaint was filed in February 2022, suggesting persistent maintenance challenges.

The building has maintained an apparently active compliance record regarding bedbug reporting, with no reported infestations in any of the three annual filings from 2021 through 2024, and has recently fulfilled its April 2024 bedbug reporting requirement with no units noted as infested or requiring eradication. There were several significant safety concerns in 2019, including complaints about an obstructed fire escape drop ladder and egress issues, though these violations were ultimately resolved by early 2020. Multiple housing maintenance code violations were recorded between 2021 and 2024, primarily related to bedbug reporting requirements, which have since been cleared. The building's most recent significant violation, from April 2024, relates to an annual bedbug report filing requirement under Section HMC.

A concerning pattern emerges from the building's recent service history, particularly during the winter months, with consistent issues regarding heat and hot water availability throughout the building. This appears to be the most pressing ongoing issue affecting the building's habitability. While the building has had various violations related to safety and maintenance in the past, many of these have been resolved, though the pattern of access issues during inspections raises questions about maintainability under emergency conditions. The bedbug reporting compliance demonstrates responsible management in this specific area, with no reported infestations across multiple reporting periods.