6704 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 3-story, 6-unit tenement building at 6704 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights, owned by Liaofamily Irrevocabletrust, has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues over the past three years. There have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems in 2022-2025, with the most recent incidents occurring in May 2025 affecting the entire building, though HPD inspections found no violations. The building has also faced some structural and maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues (toilet problems in October 2022), water leaks (October 2022), and various Housing Maintenance Code violations.

These violations, primarily documented during an October 2022 inspection, included requirements for proper gas leak, carbon monoxide, and smoke detector notices, as well as bedbug reporting compliance. The building's condition has been monitored regularly through HPD inspections and 311 service requests, with most recent complaints being promptly investigated. Notable improvements include the addressing of several serious violations related to apartment 6, including the abatement of a cockroach infestation and repairs to doors and bathroom surfaces.

Bedbug reports from 2022-2024 showed no infestations during the filing periods, and the most recent filing (May 2024) indicates zero infested units. Rodent inspections in 2014 showed compliance with health standards. While the building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, most violations have been addressed and current bedbug status is clear, though ongoing attention to heating system reliability could be warranted based on the frequency of related complaints.