231 68th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, nine-unit residential building at 231 68th Street in Bay Ridge, owned by Medhat Okelly, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since its construction in 1988. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent-related problems, with the most recent complaint in September 2024 resulting in violations being found by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though subsequent inspections have generally shown compliance.

The building has also faced multiple code violations related to safety equipment and maintenance requirements, particularly in 2021, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detector notices, and bedbug reporting procedures. During 2020-2021, several emergency maintenance issues were reported and addressed, including faulty electrical wiring, plumbing problems, and window frame concerns, though some inspection attempts were unsuccessful due to access issues. The property has maintained an active bedbug monitoring and reporting system since 2019, with no recorded infestations in any of the annual reports.

Rodent inspections have been conducted regularly, with mixed results; while some inspections have passed, there have been failures for "Other Reasons." The building's most recent bedbug report from January 2025 confirmed zero infested units for the 2023-2024 period. The property currently has several open violations from 2021 related to maintenance documentation, emergency contact information, and required postings in public areas, though these do not appear to have directly impacted resident safety or comfort. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing most issues through proper channels, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development generally finding either no violations or only minor issues upon inspection.