329 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The two-family house at 329 61st Street in Sunset Park, built in 1899 and currently owned by Jianrong Zheng, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in July 2022, Apartment 1 was found to have multiple violations requiring attention to lead-based paint hazards, including both hazardous conditions and peeling paint on various surfaces, which were classified as Class C violations.

The same apartment also had issues with roach infestations that required remediation. The building has a documented history of pest control challenges, with four 311 complaints about rodent-related issues between 2019 and 2022, including confirmed rodent sightings and signs of infestation in 2019, and a July 2022 inspection identifying violations that required correction, though a subsequent July 2022 rodent inspection resulted in a "Passed" status. In addition to pest control concerns, the building has faced maintenance challenges related to sanitation and safety.

The 2019 complaints included a safety-related issue with the fire escape, which was investigated but no violations were issued. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections over the years, with mixed results between "Passed" and "Failed for Other Reasons." Recent violations have been addressed, as evidenced by the closure of multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in September 2022, including requirements for painting various surfaces in Apartment 1 and addressing lead paint hazards. The building's maintenance record shows both ongoing attention to compliance issues and some past challenges with timely resolution of violations, particularly during 2019 when multiple rodent-related complaints were filed.