6816 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 12-unit, 4-story building at 6816 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights, owned by Arber Selimaj, was built in 1931 and has experienced recurrent issues with heat and hot water systems over the past three years. Most recently, in December 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding lack of heat and hot water in the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. Similar heating system problems were documented throughout 2023-2024, with some cases showing temporary restoration of services. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including a heavy water leak and window frame issues in late 2023, ventilation problems in August 2024, and an unsanitary conditions complaint involving a cat in August 2023.

The property has undergone several required inspections revealing multiple safety and maintenance concerns. Violations identified in December 2022 included issues with self-closing doors, fire safety materials, and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in apartment B1. Previous inspections noted hot water temperature violations in B1 exceeding 130 degrees Fahrenheit. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug and rodent inspections from 2021-2025, showing no active infestations, there was one rodent-related complaint filed in January 2023 that received a "passed" inspection result.

The building's history includes a 2019 ECB violation for unauthorized construction work requiring a $620 penalty, which was subsequently resolved, and two Department of Building complaints in 2018-2019 regarding electrical wiring issues and permit concerns, though no significant violations were found upon inspection. The property has consistently submitted bedbug reports since 2020 showing zero cases of infestation or re-infestation, and recent rodent inspections in 2022 and 2023 also passed. Significant improvements were made in response to various violations, including repairs to heating systems and general maintenance. Notably, the building is classified as a "New Law Tenement," indicating its historical status and potential eligibility for certain preservation programs, though specific details on these aspects are not readily available in the current data set.