409 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 4-unit, 3-story building at 409 Bay Ridge Avenue, owned by Ekuran Marke and constructed in 1931, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple open violations from 2023 and 2024 that require attention, including an active Environmental Control Board violation regarding unsafe gas line conditions with a penalty of $1250, and a bedbug reporting violation.

The building has documented pest control issues, particularly in apartment 2F, with multiple complaints about cockroach infestations in 2022 and 2023. Several safety concerns have been noted, including problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in 2022, and multiple appliance-related issues involving refrigerators and electric/gas ranges, though most of these complaints were closed without violations being issued.

The property has also faced regulatory compliance challenges, with open violations related to an improperly located gas meter in the bathroom and several other ongoing safety concerns. Significant structural and usage issues have been raised, including an open violation regarding an unauthorized adult daycare operation on the first floor, and concerns about an oversized structure in the rear yard. While the building has undergone multiple inspections and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development has responded to various complaints, many issues remain unresolved as of 2024, particularly regarding pest control, safety systems, and building code compliance.