713 68th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The two-family house at 713 68th Street in Dyker Heights, owned by Shanying Zhang, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since late 2020. Most significantly, in November 2020, a complaint regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage and recycling storage was filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

This complaint, designated as a non-emergency Housing Maintenance Code violation, led to an inspection on March 27, 2021, which uncovered three separate violations requiring attention. These violations included the need to remove household items encumbering the south wall at the public hall on the first story (Class B violation), and two security-related issues at the building entrance: the improper installation of a double cylinder key-operated locking device and a defective locking assembly that required proper repair (both Class C violations). While these violations were generated in early 2021, it is notable that the status of these violations remains "Open" as of the most recent available data.

The building's history suggests some attention to door security was attempted, as evidenced by the 2021 complaint and violations, though these matters appear to have remained unresolved for an extended period. The property, constructed in 1930, consists of two stories and two residential units, typical of its 2-Family House classification. The persisted nature of these violations, particularly concerning building security and sanitation, may have ongoing implications for resident safety and comfort.